Game story
In Week 16 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-27, 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 Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Mallett (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +7.24 total EPA, and +2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Mallett (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (1:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to 11-M.Wheaton (35-S.Wright) [91-C.Upshaw].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Mallett · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +7.24 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2 J. Butler · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3 K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 4 C. Matthews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 5 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6 D. Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7 C. Givens · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 J. Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Mallett — BAL · Passing
R. Mallett posted the highest total EPA (+7.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.99 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (11:04) 34-D.Williams right guard to BAL 25 for no gain (91-C.Upshaw; 51-D.Smith).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Matthews (R. Mallett pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Williams
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Allen
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Williams
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
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 8 (Q1 48:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 7-R.Mallett pass short middle to 84-C.Matthews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 48:53) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q2 44:51) — (14:51) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q2 40:05) — (10:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 32 (Q2 31:22) — (1:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 26:26); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 26:18) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 37-J.Allen up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 10:35) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) (No Huddle) 34-D.Williams right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 6:33) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to 11-M.Wheaton (35-S.Wright) [91-C.Upshaw].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith at BAL 42. 22-J.Smith to BAL 42 for no gain (84-A.Brown).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 7-R.Mallett pass deep left to 13-C.Givens to PIT 32 for 39 yards (23-M.Mitchell).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 56:04) — (11:04) 34-D.Williams right guard to BAL 25 for no gain (91-C.Upshaw; 51-D.Smith).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 53:28) — (8:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-R.Mallett pass short right to 17-J.Butler to PIT 33 for 16 yards (23-M.Mitchell).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 56:04) — (11:04) 34-D.Williams right guard to BAL 25 for no gain (91-C.Upshaw; 51-D.Smith).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 34:45) — (4:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Smith [97-T.Jernigan] at BAL 45. 51-D.Smith to BAL 44 for -1 yards (84-A.Brown).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith at BAL 42. 22-J.Smith to BAL 42 for no gain (84-A.Brown).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 47:42) — (2:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to PIT 49 for 27 yards (22-J.Smith).
Quarterback report card
R.Mallett led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Mallett (Baltimore Ravens) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.24 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.000 | +0.168 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.144 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 53.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.02, Baltimore Ravens +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +2.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +1.37 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. Mallett (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Roethlisberger (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.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 48:58 · PIT 8 · Score 0-6
(3:58) (Shotgun) 7-R.Mallett pass short middle to 84-C.Matthews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 48:53 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 44:51 · BAL 16 · Score 3-7
(14:51) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 40:05 · PIT 19 · Score 3-10
(10:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:22 · PIT 32 · Score 3-13
(1:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 26:26 · BAL 1 · Score 9-13
(11:26) No. 74 - Hubbard - reports as eligible. 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-89-M.Spaeth, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enf - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 26:18 · BAL 15 · Score 10-13
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · PIT 3 · Score 10-19
(10:40) 37-J.Allen up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 10:35 · PIT 15 · Score 10-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:39 · BAL 2 · Score 16-20
(6:39) (No Huddle) 34-D.Williams right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:33 · BAL 15 · Score 17-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in Week 16, 2015 on 2015-12-27.
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 16, 2015 on 2015-12-27.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Matthews (R. Mallett pass) (Q1 48:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 26:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Allen (Q4 10:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 6:39) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 44:51, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 40:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 31:22, 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?
R. Mallett (Baltimore Ravens), 65.1% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.24 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.5% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
R. Mallett (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +7.24 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.99 EPA): (11:04) 34-D.Williams right guard to BAL 25 for no gain (91-C.Upshaw; 51-D.Smith).. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.6%.
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 9-5 Now 9-6 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 4-10 Now 5-10 W
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