Game story
In Week 9 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-11-06, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 21–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -4.84 total EPA, and -9.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Wallace (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (1:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco's 95-yard TD pass to Wallace is the longest pass play in Ravens history.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Wallace · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 2 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 3 E. Rogers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4 S. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5 K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 D. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7 X. Grimble · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Wallace — BAL · Receiving
M. Wallace posted the highest total EPA (+6.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.62 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (1:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco's 95-yard TD pass to Wallace is the longest pass play in Ravens history.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Wallace (J. Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Moore
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
Field goals
- 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 95 (Q1 46:21); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 46:07) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q2 30:08).
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q3 19:55) — (4:55) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–8. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 67 (Q4 13:44); Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q4 13:36) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 89-S.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Harrison has knock down on 2-point conversion.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 23 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 8:38) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 0:48) — 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.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:21) — (1:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco's 95-yard TD pass to Wallace is the longest pass play in Ravens history.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 50:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 88-D.Pitta INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Burns [91-S.Tuitt] at PIT 15. 25-A.Burns to PIT 24 for 9 yards (44-K.Juszczyk).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at PIT 32 for 30 yards (28-S.Davis) [56-A.Chickillo].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 21:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 81-J.James INTERCEPTED by 99-T.Jernigan (98-B.Williams) at PIT 32. 99-T.Jernigan to PIT 32 for no gain (67-B.Finney).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete short middle to 88-D.Pitta. PENALTY on BAL-79-R.Stanley, Illegal Use of Hands, 10 yards, enforced at PIT 35 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:21) — (1:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco's 95-yard TD pass to Wallace is the longest pass play in Ravens history.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punt is BLOCKED by 37-J.Allen, Center-60-G.Warren, RECOVERED by BAL-10-C.Moore at PIT 14. 10-C.Moore for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 21:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 81-J.James INTERCEPTED by 99-T.Jernigan (98-B.Williams) at PIT 32. 99-T.Jernigan to PIT 32 for no gain (67-B.Finney).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 51 dropbacks · 45.1% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.84 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.197 | -0.127 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.8% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.158 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.472 | -0.370 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.127 | +0.197 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 65.2% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -11.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -18.11 total EPA, 2 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.
- M. Wallace (Baltimore Ravens) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 46:21 · PIT 95 · Score 0-6
(1:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco's 95-yard TD pass to Wallace is the longest pass play i - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 46:07 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · PIT 31 · Score 0-10
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Penalty on PIT-29-S.Thomas, Defensive Offside, declined. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 19:55 · PIT 24 · Score 0-13
(4:55) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 13:44 · BAL 67 · Score 0-19
(13:44) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punt is BLOCKED by 37-J.Allen, Center-60-G.Warren, RECOVERED by BAL-10-C.Moore at PIT 14. 10-C.Moore for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 13:36 · PIT 2 · Score 0-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 89-S.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Harrison has knock down on 2-point conversion. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:47 · BAL 23 · Score 6-21
(8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:38 · BAL 15 · Score 7-21
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:56 · BAL 4 · Score 13-21
(:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:48 · BAL 15 · Score 14-21
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 21-14 in Week 9, 2016 on 2016-11-06.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 21 (PIT 14-21 BAL) in Week 9, 2016 on 2016-11-06.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 8; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Wallace (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 46:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Moore (Q4 13:44) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 8:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q4 0:56) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 30:08, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 19:55, 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), 45.1% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.84 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 46.2% completion, -5.2% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.04 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
M. Wallace (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +6.11 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.62 EPA): (1:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco's 95-yard TD pass to Wallace is the longest pass play in Ravens history.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.7%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 21-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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