Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2024 NFL season on 2025-01-11, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 28–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +6.25 total EPA, and +12.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+6.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (6:17) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left tackle to PIT 12 for 34 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick; 26-D.Jackson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +11.66 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 G. Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 3 R. Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.25 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4 D. Henry · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +5.28 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5 R. Bateman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 6 V. Jefferson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 7 N. Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 8 M. Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Jackson — BAL · Passing
L. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+11.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.28 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Bateman (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Henry
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Hill (L. Jackson pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — V. Jefferson (R. Wilson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Henry
- Pittsburgh Steelers — G. Pickens (R. Wilson pass)
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 15 (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 49:45) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 20–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q2 34:13) — (4:13) 74-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 34:09) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 43-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-97-Ca.Heyward was injured during the play.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 30:02) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 30 (Q3 23:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 23:05) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: PIT-97-Ca.Heyward has returned to the game.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 44 (Q3 20:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 20:49) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 36 (Q3 18:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 18:24) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 51:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left tackle to PIT 12 for 34 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick; 26-D.Jackson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 80-I.Likely pushed ob at PIT 49 for 25 yards (20-C.Sutton).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 37:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles left guard to PIT 44 for 20 yards (41-P.Wilson). PENALTY on PIT-24-J.Porter, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 44.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 57:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left guard to PIT 39 for 2 yards (53-K.Van Noy).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 8-L.Jackson kneels to PIT 13 for -1 yards.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 18:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 20:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.25 total EPA
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +11.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.201 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 52.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.156 | +0.448 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.154 | +0.270 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.2% | 59.0% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +17.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +4.67 total EPA, 2 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.
- L. Jackson (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.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 49:50 · PIT 15 · Score 0-6
(4:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 49:45 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 34:13 · PIT 8 · Score 0-13
(4:13) 74-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 34:09 · PIT 15 · Score 0-14
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · PIT 5 · Score 0-20
(:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 43-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-97-Ca.Heyward was injured during the play. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+7) — Q2 30:02 · PIT 15 · Score 0-21
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 23:10 · BAL 30 · Score 6-21
(8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 23:05 · BAL 15 · Score 7-21
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: PIT-97-Ca.Heyward has returned to the game. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 20:57 · PIT 44 · Score 7-27
(5:57) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 20:49 · PIT 15 · Score 7-28
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 18:32 · BAL 36 · Score 13-28
(3:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 18:24 · BAL 15 · Score 14-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 in Wild Card, 2024 on 2025-01-11.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 28 (PIT 14-28 BAL) in Wild Card, 2024 on 2025-01-11.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 20; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Bateman (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 49:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 34:13) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Hill (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 30:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. Jefferson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 23:10) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q3 20:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 18:32) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
R. Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.6% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.25 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 61.5% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +11.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +11.66 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.28 EPA): (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +6.8%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-7 Now 10-8 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 12-5 Now 13-5 W
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