Game story
In Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season on 2023-01-01, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +4.16 total EPA, and -1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2 K. Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.16 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3 N. Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4 J. Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5 T. Huntley · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.77 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6 J. Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.41 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 K. Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8 N. Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.03 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Andrews — BAL · Receiving
M. Andrews posted the highest total EPA (+7.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.24 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — I. Likely (T. Huntley pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Harris (K. Pickett pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
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 2 (Q1 52:04) — (7:04) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 2-T.Huntley pass short left to 80-I.Likely for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 30:07) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 33 (Q3 24:35) — (9:35) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 32 (Q3 18:47) — (3:47) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 16–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 10 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 15 (Q4 0:56) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 82-S.Sims to BAL 22 for 28 yards (32-M.Williams). Penalty on BAL-14-K.Hamilton, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 55:37) — (10:37) 30-J.Warren left end pushed ob at BAL 13 for 31 yards (32-M.Williams).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 33:35) — (3:35) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 2-T.Huntley pass deep middle intended for 10-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at PIT 40. 39-M.Fitzpatrick to PIT 40 for no gain. PENALTY on PIT, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 y
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 33:35) — (3:35) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 2-T.Huntley pass short left to 80-I.Likely for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short middle to 14-G.Pickens to 50 for 14 yards (21-B.Stephens).
Quarterback report card
K.Pickett led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.16 total EPA
- T.Huntley (Baltimore Ravens) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.0% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.143 | +0.107 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.161 | -0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.040 | -0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 47.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 8 drives, +2.66 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +8.83 total EPA, 4 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.
- M. Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Huntley (BAL) 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 52:04 · BAL 2 · Score 3-0
(7:04) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 44:12 · PIT 12 · Score 3-3
(14:12) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · PIT 7 · Score 3-9
(:11) (Shotgun) 2-T.Huntley pass short left to 80-I.Likely for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 30:07 · PIT 15 · Score 3-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 24:35 · PIT 33 · Score 3-13
(9:35) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 18:47 · BAL 32 · Score 6-13
(3:47) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 9:47 · BAL 15 · Score 9-13
(9:47) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · BAL 10 · Score 15-13
(1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen]. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+7) — Q4 0:56 · BAL 15 · Score 16-13
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 16-13 in Week 17, 2022 on 2023-01-01.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Baltimore Ravens 13 (PIT 16-13 BAL) in Week 17, 2022 on 2023-01-01.
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 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, 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 — I. Likely (T. Huntley pass) (Q2 30:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (K. Pickett pass) (Q4 1:02) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 52:04, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 44:12, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 24:35, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 18:47, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 9:47, 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?
K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.7% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.16 total passing EPA. T. Huntley (Baltimore Ravens), 53.8% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +2.77 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
M. Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +7.59 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.24 EPA): (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.2%.
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 7-8 Now 8-8 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
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