Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2024 Week 16 Recap

Game story

In Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-21, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -10.30 total EPA, and +17.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-12.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (13:15) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 81-M.Pruitt INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Humphrey [90-D.Ojabo] at PIT 37. 44-M.Humphrey for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +8.45 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2. 2 Z. Flowers · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Skowronek · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
5. 5 I. Likely · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Patterson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Henry · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Hill · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

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 (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 50:57)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Pruitt (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 45:00)
• Baltimore Ravens — R. Bateman (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 37:33)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Patterson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 20:19)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 16:53)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Humphrey (Q4 13:15)

Field goals

• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 31:48)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 31:43)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 30:05)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q4 3:14)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q4 3:10)

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 9 (Q1 50:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 80-I.Likely for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 50:52) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-M.Pruitt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 44:56) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q2 37:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 7-R.Bateman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 37:28) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 33 (Q2 31:48) — (1:48) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BAL 35 (Q2 31:43) — 9-J.Tucker kicks 65 yards from BAL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 30.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 33 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 12 (Q3 20:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 84-C.Patterson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 20:14) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 16:50) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 64 (Q4 13:15); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 13:06) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BAL 35 (Q4 3:10) — 9-J.Tucker kicks 65 yards from BAL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 30..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 81-M.Pruitt INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Humphrey [90-D.Ojabo] at PIT 37. 44-M.Humphrey for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -8.16]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 41:11) — (11:11) (No Huddle) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end to BAL 4 for 19 yards (29-A.Washington). FUMBLES (29-A.Washington), RECOVERED by BAL-53-K.Van Noy at BAL 4. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.02]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 20:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 84-C.Patterson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.76]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 56:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at PIT 43 for -10 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith), recovered by BAL-79-R.Stanley at PIT 42. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -2.27]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +1.85]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 81-M.Pruitt INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Humphrey [90-D.Ojabo] at PIT 37. 44-M.Humphrey for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -8.16]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 7-R.Bateman INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at PIT 8. 39-M.Fitzpatrick to PIT 33 for 25 yards (65-P.Mekari). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -6.52]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 4-Z.Flowers to PIT 38 for 49 yards (23-D.Kazee). [WPA +1.4% · EPA +4.09]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 41:11) — (11:11) (No Huddle) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end to BAL 4 for 19 yards (29-A.Washington). FUMBLES (29-A.Washington), RECOVERED by BAL-53-K.Van Noy at BAL 4. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.02]

Quarterback report card

R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +17.2% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.30 total EPA
• L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +8.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +12.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -6.44 total EPA, 4 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.
• L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• R. Wilson (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.

1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 50:57 · PIT 9 · Score 0-6
   (5:57) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 80-I.Likely for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 50:52 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · BAL 1 · Score 6-7
   (15:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-M.Pruitt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · BAL 15 · Score 7-7
   9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 37:33 · PIT 14 · Score 7-13
   (7:33) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 7-R.Bateman for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 37:28 · PIT 15 · Score 7-14
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:48 · PIT 33 · Score 7-17
   (1:48) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:43 · BAL 35 · Score 7-17
   9-J.Tucker kicks 65 yards from BAL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 30.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · BAL 33 · Score 10-17
   (:05) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 20:19 · BAL 12 · Score 16-17
    (5:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 84-C.Patterson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 20:14 · BAL 15 · Score 17-17
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 16:53 · PIT 7 · Score 17-23
    (1:53) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 16:50 · PIT 15 · Score 17-24
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
14. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 13:15 · BAL 64 · Score 17-30
    (13:15) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 81-M.Pruitt INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Humphrey [90-D.Ojabo] at PIT 37. 44-M.Humphrey for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 13:06 · PIT 15 · Score 17-31
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
16. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:14 · PIT 6 · Score 17-34
    (3:14) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
17. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:10 · BAL 35 · Score 17-34
    9-J.Tucker kicks 65 yards from BAL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 30.