Ravens 16–0 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2000

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q. Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+5.39 EPA): (4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Baltimore Ravens
Final score: Baltimore Ravens 16–0 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Baltimore Ravens 13–0 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Qadir Ismail
Top passer: K. Graham
Biggest EPA play: (4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-09-03

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16–0 on 2000-09-03. Qadir Ismail posted a game-high +6.65 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Baltimore Ravens	10	3	3	0	0	16
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	0	0	0	0	0

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BALBaltimore Ravens

PIT 53

+3PIT 16

PITPittsburgh Steelers

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 8:21FG
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 6
Score
3-0
(8:21) M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 4:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 53
Score
9-0
(4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 3:58XP
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
10-0
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:11FG
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 9
Score
13-0
(:11) M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 16
Score
16-0
(15:00) M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Qadir Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
2B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
3T. Banks · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.89 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
4P. Holmes · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
5P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6P. Holmes · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7Tyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.10 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

Qadir Ismail — BAL · Receiving

Qadir Ismail posted the highest total EPA (+6.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

Qadir Ismail's top snap (+5.39 EPA): (4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

K. Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.74 total EPA
T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Baltimore Ravens	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.031	-0.203
Offensive success rate	41.1%	35.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.088	-0.216
Rush EPA/play	-0.023	-0.499
Defensive EPA/play	+0.203	-0.031
Defensive success rate	64.5%	58.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Baltimore Ravens: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +2.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -15.46 total EPA, 0 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q1 4:13)

Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q1 8:21)
Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 0:11)
Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 53 (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 3:58) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — M.Stover kicks 60 yards from BAL 30 to PIT 10. H.Poteat to PIT 35 for 25 yards (C.Harris). FUMBLES (C.Harris), touched at PIT 35, recovered by PIT-A.Battles at PIT 38. A.Battles to PIT 38 for no gain [WPA +57.2% · EPA +1.22]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) K.Graham sacked at PIT 14 for -6 yards (R.Burnett). FUMBLES (R.Burnett), RECOVERED by BAL-S.Adams at PIT 14. S.Adams to PIT 14 for no gain (R.Tylski). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.06]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +5.39]
Baltimore Ravens (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) T.Banks pass to T.Taylor to BAL 45 for 28 yards (C.Scott). Penalty on PIT-K.Von Oelhoffen, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.37]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail to BAL 48 for 6 yards (J.Fiala). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +1.31]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +5.39]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) K.Graham sacked at PIT 14 for -6 yards (R.Burnett). FUMBLES (R.Burnett), RECOVERED by BAL-S.Adams at PIT 14. S.Adams to PIT 14 for no gain (R.Tylski). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.06]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:47) — (14:47) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to P.Burress to PIT 27 for 22 yards (J.Trapp). [WPA +1.8% · EPA +2.86]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:31) — (11:31) K.Graham pass to P.Burress to BAL 41 for 39 yards (K.Herring). Pass caught at the PIT40 Penalty on BAL-M.McCrary, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +2.56]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 8:21 · PIT 6 · Score 3-0
(8:21) M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 4:13 · PIT 53 · Score 9-0
(4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 3:58 · PIT 2 · Score 10-0
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · PIT 9 · Score 13-0
(:11) M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · PIT 16 · Score 16-0
(15:00) M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Qadir Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2000-09-03?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-0 in Week 1, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:13) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:21, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q3 15:00, 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?

K. Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers), 43.6% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.74 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens), 54.5% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.89 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Qadir Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+5.39 EPA): (4:13) T.Banks pass to Q.Ismail for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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