Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 23–14 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 7–13 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Holmes
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTE…
- Game date
- 2009-01-18
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–14 on 2009-01-18. S. Holmes posted a game-high +6.56 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BALBaltimore Ravens(11:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(6:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(14:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #10 Holmes caught ball on right side at the BAL 49 and scored touchdown on left side.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(2:44) #92 Ngata, #78 Terry report as eligible. 23-W.McGahee left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(3:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(9:32) #78 Terry, #92 Ngata report as eligible. 23-W.McGahee right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu [92-J.Harrison] at BAL 40. 43-T.Polamalu for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 11:26FG JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 16
- Score
- 0-3
(11:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 6:15FG JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 24
- Score
- 0-6
(6:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:16TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 65
- Score
- 0-12
(14:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #10 Holmes caught ball on right side at the BAL 49 and scored touchdown on left side.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:58XP JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 0-13
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 2:44TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 6-13
(2:44) #92 Ngata, #78 Terry report as eligible. 23-W.McGahee left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 2:40XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:43FG JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 29
- Score
- 7-16
(3:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 9:32TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 13-16
(9:32) #78 Terry, #92 Ngata report as eligible. 23-W.McGahee right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 9:29XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-16
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:39TD TPT. PolamaluPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 71
- Score
- 14-22
(4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu [92-J.Harrison] at BAL 40. 43-T.Polamalu for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:24XP JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 14-23
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.28 EPA/play
- 2Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 4D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 5
Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 6
Carlton Davis III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play - 7L. Sweed · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 8N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
S. Holmes — PIT · Receiving
S. Holmes posted the highest total EPA (+6.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +3.28 EPA per play.
S. Holmes's top snap (+6.45 EPA): (14:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #10 Holmes caught ball on right side at the BAL 49 and scored touchdown on left side.
Biggest single play (-6.68 EPA): Joe Flacco — (4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu [92-J.Harrison] at BAL 40. 43-T.Polamalu for 40 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) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.08 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 36 dropbacks · 36.1% completion · -12.4% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -17.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.303 | -0.171 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.4% | 33.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.497 | -0.002 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.245 | -0.564 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.171 | +0.303 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.3% | 64.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.30 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -23.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -14.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
- Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Polamalu
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q1 11:26) — (11:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 65 (Q2 14:16); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 13:58) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) #92 Ngata, #78 Terry report as eligible. 23-W.McGahee left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 2:40) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 29 (Q3 3:43) — (3:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) #78 Terry, #92 Ngata report as eligible. 23-W.McGahee right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 9:29) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q4 4:39); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 4:24) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu [92-J.Harrison] at BAL 40. 43-T.Polamalu for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 86-H.Ward to BAL 23 for 45 yards (52-R.Lewis).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #10 Holmes caught ball on right side at the BAL 49 and scored touchdown on left side.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 21-M.Moore to BAL 12 for 9 yards (57-B.Scott).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 39-W.Parker left guard to PIT 41 for no gain (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-36-J.Leonhard at PIT 43. 36-J.Leonhard to PIT 43 for no gain (85-N.Washington).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu [92-J.Harrison] at BAL 40. 43-T.Polamalu for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #10 Holmes caught ball on right side at the BAL 49 and scored touchdown on left side.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 39-W.Parker left guard to PIT 41 for no gain (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-36-J.Leonhard at PIT 43. 36-J.Leonhard to PIT 43 for no gain (85-N.Washington).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 86-H.Ward to BAL 23 for 45 yards (52-R.Lewis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 11:26 · BAL 16 · Score 0-3
(11:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 6:15 · BAL 24 · Score 0-6
(6:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:16 · BAL 65 · Score 0-12
(14:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #10 Holmes caught ball on right side at the BAL 49 and scored touchdown on left side. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:58 · BAL 2 · Score 0-13
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 2:44 · PIT 3 · Score 6-13
(2:44) #92 Ngata, #78 Terry report as eligible. 23-W.McGahee left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 2:40 · PIT 2 · Score 7-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 3:43 · BAL 29 · Score 7-16
(3:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 9:32 · PIT 1 · Score 13-16
(9:32) #78 Terry, #92 Ngata report as eligible. 23-W.McGahee right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · PIT 2 · Score 14-16
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · PIT 71 · Score 14-22
(4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu [92-J.Harrison] at BAL 40. 43-T.Polamalu for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:24 · BAL 2 · Score 14-23
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.
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.
- S. Holmes (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2009-01-18?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-14 in Divisional, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 14:16) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 2:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q4 9:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Polamalu (Q4 4:39) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q1 11:26, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q1 6:15, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q3 3:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 43.2% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.08 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 36.1% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -17.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
S. Holmes (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+6.45 EPA): (14:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #10 Holmes caught ball on right side at the BAL 49 and scored touchdown on left side..
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 13-5 Now 13-6 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 13-4 Now 14-4 W
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