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NFL · Week 18 · January 9, 2022 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2021 Week 18 Recap

Steelers defeat Ravens 16–13 in Week 18

Latavius Murray led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 16–13 Week 18 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 16 9–7 Winner
Final 16–13
Baltimore Ravens 13 8–9
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
16–13
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Latavius Murray
Game date
January 9, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Pat Freiermuth
    Pat Freiermuth 6 REC · 53 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Chase Claypool
    Chase Claypool 3 CAR · 33 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 30/46 · 235 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Latavius Murray
    Latavius Murray 16 CAR · 150 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashod Bateman
    Rashod Bateman 2 REC · 22 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Huntley
    Tyler Huntley 3 CAR · 10 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 16–13 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Latavius Murray
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(10:05) (Shotgun) 2-T.Huntley Aborted. 77-B.Bozeman FUMBLES at BAL 41, recovered by BAL-2-…
Game date
2022-01-09

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 16–13 on 2022-01-09. Latavius Murray posted a game-high +6.26 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Pittsburgh Steelers3037316
Baltimore Ravens0373013

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 6:08FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 10
    Score
    3-0

    (6:08) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:14FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    3-3

    (:14) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 12:40TD
    Latavius Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 46
    Score
    3-9

    (12:40) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 12:32XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-10

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 7:45FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 22
    Score
    6-10

    (7:45) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:58TD
    Chase Claypool

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 6
    Score
    12-10

    (2:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:54XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    13-10

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:17FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 28
    Score
    13-13

    (1:17) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    OT 2:00FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 18
    Score
    16-13

    (2:00) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Latavius MurrayLatavius Murray · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +6.26 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  3. 3Chase ClaypoolChase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  4. 4Chase ClaypoolChase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +1.80 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  6. 6Zach GentryZach Gentry · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  7. 7Rashod BatemanRashod Bateman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8Tyler HuntleyTyler Huntley · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Latavius Murray

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Latavius Murray — BAL · Rushing

Latavius Murray posted the highest total EPA (+6.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Latavius Murray's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (12:40) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.54 EPA): Tyler Huntley — (10:05) (Shotgun) 2-T.Huntley Aborted. 77-B.Bozeman FUMBLES at BAL 41, recovered by BAL-2-T.Huntley at BAL 39. 2-T.Huntley to BAL 39 for no gain (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-99-H

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) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.80 total EPA
  • Tyler HuntleyTyler Huntley (Baltimore Ravens) · 43 dropbacks · 37.2% completion · -12.6% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -11.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.100-0.185
Offensive success rate37.9%42.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.039-0.322
Rush EPA/play-0.275-0.068
Defensive EPA/play+0.185+0.100
Defensive success rate57.8%62.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -16.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -9.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Latavius MurrayBaltimore Ravens — Latavius Murray (Q3 12:40)
  • Chase ClaypoolPittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:58)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 6:08)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 0:14)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 7:45)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 1:17)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (OT 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 10 (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 46 (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 12:32) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q3 7:45) — (7:45) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 2:54) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 28 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Overtime: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 18 (OT 2:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 14-R.McCloud to BAL 31 for 10 yards (31-T.Jefferson; 49-C.Board). [WPA +34.9% · EPA +2.40]
  • Baltimore Ravens (OT 6:31) — (6:31) 4-S.Koch punts 36 yards to PIT 17, Center-46-N.Moore, fair catch by 14-R.McCloud. [WPA +30.2% · EPA -0.15]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 2:13) — (2:13) 22-N.Harris left end pushed ob at BAL 16 for 15 yards (98-B.Williams). [WPA +26.6% · EPA +1.91]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 14-R.McCloud to BAL 19 for 20 yards (30-C.Westry). [WPA +21.0% · EPA +2.48]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson pushed ob at BAL 43 for 11 yards (26-G.Stone). [WPA +19.7% · EPA +1.74]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 2-T.Huntley Aborted. 77-B.Bozeman FUMBLES at BAL 41, recovered by BAL-2-T.Huntley at BAL 39. 2-T.Huntley to BAL 39 for no gain (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-99-H [WPA -14.5% · EPA -5.54]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-T.Huntley pass deep middle intended for 89-M.Andrews INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton at PIT -6. Touchback. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.33]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +3.72]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 14-R.McCloud INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Stone at BAL 25. 26-G.Stone to BAL 25 for no gain (14-R.McCloud). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -3.52]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 6:08 · BAL 10 · Score 3-0
    (6:08) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · PIT 6 · Score 3-3
    (:14) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 12:40 · PIT 46 · Score 3-9
    (12:40) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 12:32 · PIT 15 · Score 3-10
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 7:45 · BAL 22 · Score 6-10
    (7:45) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:58 · BAL 6 · Score 12-10
    (2:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:54 · BAL 15 · Score 13-10
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 1:17 · PIT 28 · Score 13-13
    (1:17) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — OT 2:00 · BAL 18 · Score 16-13
    (2:00) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Latavius Murray (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Tyler Huntley (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2022-01-09?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 16-13 in Week 18, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Baltimore Ravens 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Murray (Q3 12:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:58) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 6:08, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 7:45, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 1:17, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (OT 2:00, 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), 65.2% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.80 total passing EPA. Tyler Huntley (Baltimore Ravens), 37.2% completion, -12.6% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Latavius Murray (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.26 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (12:40) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L