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NFL · Week 8 · November 4, 2001 · 11 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2001 Week 8 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 13–10 in Week 8

H.Ward led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 13–10 Week 8 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 13 5–3 Winner
Final 13–10
Pittsburgh Steelers 10 5–2
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
13–10
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
K. Stewart
FantasyHQ MVP
H.Ward
Game date
November 4, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • S.Sharpe 3 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Cunningham 14/26 · 142 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Qadir Ismail
    Qadir Ismail 5 REC · 53 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • H.Ward 9 REC · 97 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 4 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Stewart 22/42 · 243 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 13–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
H. Ward
Top passer
K. Stewart
Biggest EPA play
(:21) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2001-11-04

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13–10 on 2001-11-04, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 10–7 halftime lead. H. Ward posted a game-high +6.71 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Baltimore Ravens0760013
Pittsburgh Steelers3700010

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 1:45FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 20
    Score
    0-3

    (1:45) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 15:00TD
    SSS. Sharpe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 13
    Score
    6-3

    (15:00) 1-R.Cunningham pass to 82-S.Sharpe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 14:56XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-3

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:21TD
    PBP. Burress

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 21
    Score
    7-9

    (:21) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:15XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-10

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 15:00FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    10-10

    (15:00) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:00FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 22
    Score
    13-10

    (2:00) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Cunningham · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.80 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  6. 6Qadir IsmailQadir Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.35 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

H. Ward — PIT · Receiving

H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+6.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

H. Ward's top snap (-0.34 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass incomplete to 86-H.Ward. Coverage by #22 Starks.

Biggest single play (+4.47 EPA): K. Stewart — (:21) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA
  • R. Cunningham (Baltimore Ravens) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.020-0.074
Offensive success rate37.7%41.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.069+0.078
Rush EPA/play-0.289-0.155
Defensive EPA/play+0.074+0.020
Defensive success rate58.2%62.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -1.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -6.77 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — S. Sharpe (R. Cunningham pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 0:21)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q1 1:45)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 15:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 13 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 1-R.Cunningham pass to 82-S.Sharpe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 14:56) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 21 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:15) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 7 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 3-K.Brown 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. [WPA -29.6% · EPA -2.46]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +4.47]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass incomplete to 86-H.Ward. Coverage by #22 Starks. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -0.34]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw to BAL 17 for 17 yards (52-R.Lewis). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +1.06]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 1-R.Cunningham pass to 82-S.Sharpe to PIT 36 for 26 yards (27-B.Alexander). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +1.62]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +4.47]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 1-R.Cunningham pass to 82-S.Sharpe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.69]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:30) — (7:30) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. Tipped by #21 McAlister - but not blocked. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -2.51]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:02) — (11:02) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.49]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 1:45 · BAL 20 · Score 0-3
    (1:45) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · PIT 13 · Score 6-3
    (15:00) 1-R.Cunningham pass to 82-S.Sharpe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · PIT 2 · Score 7-3
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · BAL 21 · Score 7-9
    (:21) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · BAL 2 · Score 7-10
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 7 · Score 10-10
    (15:00) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 22 · Score 13-10
    (2:00) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2001-11-04?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 in Week 8, 2001.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 10.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Sharpe (R. Cunningham pass) (Q2 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 0:21) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 1:45, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 2:00, 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. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.4% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA. R. Cunningham (Baltimore Ravens), 53.8% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +2.80 total passing EPA.

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

H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-0.34 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass incomplete to 86-H.Ward. Coverage by #22 Starks..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L