Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2010 NFL season on 2011-01-15, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 31–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +2.86 total EPA, and +1.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+27.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (2:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at BAL 4 for 58 yards. Penalty on BAL-43-H.Nakamura, Illegal Contact, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 2 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3 E. Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.86 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6 T. Houshmandzadeh · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7 W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8 M. Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Brown — PIT · Receiving
A. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+5.21) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.46 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pittsburgh challenged the fumble ruling,
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Redding
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
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 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 51:18) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q1 46:26) — (1:26) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 46:20) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 90 (Q1 46:07); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 45:53) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 35:46) — (5:46) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 35:43) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 9 (Q3 24:14) — (9:14) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 24:11) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q3 16:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 16:21) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:39); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:33) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at BAL 4 for 58 yards. Penalty on BAL-43-H.Nakamura, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 46:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pittsburgh challenge
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 16:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 16:10) — (1:10) 5-J.Flacco FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 23, RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at BAL 23. 99-B.Keisel to BAL 23 for no gain (77-M.Birk).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 18:49) — (3:49) #79 Moll reports as eligible receiver. 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark at BAL 42. 25-R.Clark to BAL 25 for 17 yards (33-L.McClain).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 46:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pittsburgh challenge
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at BAL 4 for 58 yards. Penalty on BAL-43-H.Nakamura, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 16:10) — (1:10) 5-J.Flacco FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 23, RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at BAL 23. 99-B.Keisel to BAL 23 for no gain (77-M.Birk).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 38:57) — (8:57) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard to PIT 16 for 4 yards (59-D.Ellerbe). FUMBLES (59-D.Ellerbe), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at PIT 16. 20-E.Reed to PIT 16 for no gain (68-C.Kemoeatu).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.86 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.205 | +0.068 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.458 | -0.183 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.045 | +0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -9.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -4.17 total EPA, 6 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.
- A. Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- 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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 51:25 · BAL 1 · Score 0-6
(6:25) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 51:18 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 46:26 · PIT 14 · Score 6-7
(1:26) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 46:20 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 46:07 · BAL 90 · Score 13-7
(1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 1 - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 45:53 · PIT 2 · Score 14-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 35:46 · PIT 4 · Score 20-7
(5:46) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 35:43 · PIT 2 · Score 21-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 24:14 · BAL 9 · Score 21-13
(9:14) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 24:11 · BAL 2 · Score 21-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 16:27 · BAL 8 · Score 21-20
(1:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 16:21 · BAL 2 · Score 21-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:21 · BAL 17 · Score 21-24
(12:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:58 · PIT 6 · Score 24-24
(3:58) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:39 · BAL 2 · Score 24-30
(1:39) 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-68-C.Kemoeatu, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:33 · BAL 2 · Score 24-31
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 31-24 in Wild Card, 2010 on 2011-01-15.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 31 (BAL 24-31 PIT) in Wild Card, 2010 on 2011-01-15.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Baltimore Ravens 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 51:25) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q1 46:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Redding (Q1 46:07) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 35:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 24:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 16:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q4 1:39) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 12:21, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 3:58, 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), 45.2% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.86 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 42.1% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.78 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
A. Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +5.21 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.46 EPA): (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. . The biggest win-probability swing was +27.3%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 31-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 13-4 Now 13-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W
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