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NFL · Wild Card · January 20, 2002 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2001 Wild Card Recap

Steelers defeat Ravens 27–10 in Wild Card

P.Burress led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 10–27 Wild Card finish.

Baltimore Ravens 10 11–7
Final 10–27
Pittsburgh Steelers 27 14–3 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
10–27
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 3–20 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
E. Grbac
FantasyHQ MVP
P.Burress
Game date
January 20, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Mykel Williams
    Mykel Williams 4 REC · 24 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 1 REC · 27 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Sharpe 5 REC · 56 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • P.Burress 5 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Tru Edwards
    Tru Edwards 1 CAR · 23 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Shaw 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 27–10 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 3–20 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
P. Burress
Top passer
E. Grbac
Biggest EPA play
(7:38) 4-J.Miller punts 47 yards to BAL 12, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-J.Lewis for 88 yards, …
Game date
2002-01-20

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27–10 on 2002-01-20. P. Burress posted a game-high +7.33 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens0370010
Pittsburgh Steelers101007027

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

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:45FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    0-3

    (9:45) 3-K.Brown 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:36TD
    AZA. Zereoue

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    0-9

    (4:36) #79 Ross is an eligible receiver. 21-A.Zereoue right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:49XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-10

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

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 6:20TD
    AZA. Zereoue

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    0-16

    (6:20) #79 is an eligible receiver 21-A.Zereoue up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:43XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-17

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

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:29FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 28
    Score
    0-20

    (4:29) 3-K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:06FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    3-20

    (1:06) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 7:38TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 59
    Score
    9-20

    (7:38) 4-J.Miller punts 47 yards to BAL 12, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-J.Lewis for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 7:18XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-20

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:18TD
    PBP. Burress

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 32
    Score
    10-26

    (14:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:11XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    10-27

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. PENALTY on BAL, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. 5 yard penalty will be enforced on kickoff. Pittsburgh kicks off from their own 35

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  2. 2Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  4. 4Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  6. 6H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.01 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

P. Burress — PIT · Receiving

P. Burress posted the highest total EPA (+7.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.

P. Burress's top snap (+3.44 EPA): (14:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.61 EPA): Jordan Miller — (7:38) 4-J.Miller punts 47 yards to BAL 12, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-J.Lewis for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

E. Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -0.50 EPA/play · -20.42 total EPA
  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.370-0.112
Offensive success rate37.5%45.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.498-0.082
Rush EPA/play-0.378-0.066
Defensive EPA/play+0.112+0.370
Defensive success rate54.3%62.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.37 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -26.63 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -10.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Zereoue (Q1 4:36)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Zereoue (Q2 6:20)
  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q3 7:38)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q4 14:18)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q1 9:45)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q2 4:29)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 1:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) 3-K.Brown 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 4:36) — (4:36) #79 Ross is an eligible receiver. 21-A.Zereoue right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 3:49) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 6:20) — (6:20) #79 is an eligible receiver 21-A.Zereoue up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 5:43) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) 3-K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 59 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 4-J.Miller punts 47 yards to BAL 12, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-J.Lewis for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 7:18) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 32 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 14:11).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 48-M.Cushing INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at PIT 25. 21-C.McAlister to PIT 7 for 18 yards (86-H.Ward). Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 a [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.05]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 18-E.Grbac sacked at BAL 25 for -10 yards (51-M.Jones). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -2.56]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 4-J.Miller punts 47 yards to BAL 12, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-J.Lewis for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -6.61]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander (97-K.Bell) at PIT 0. Touchback. Penalty on BAL-64-E.Mulitalo, Offensive Holding, declined. Penalty on BAL-75-J.Ogden, Ille [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.50]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott (55-J.Porter) at PIT 38. 30-C.Scott to BAL 43 for 19 yards (30-O.Ayanbadejo). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -2.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 4-J.Miller punts 47 yards to BAL 12, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-J.Lewis for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -6.61]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander at PIT -2. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 30 for 32 yards (30-O.Ayanbadejo). [WPA -0.7% · EPA -5.12]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 48-M.Cushing INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at PIT 25. 21-C.McAlister to PIT 7 for 18 yards (86-H.Ward). Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 a [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.05]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander (97-K.Bell) at PIT 0. Touchback. Penalty on BAL-64-E.Mulitalo, Offensive Holding, declined. Penalty on BAL-75-J.Ogden, Ille [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.50]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:45 · BAL 3 · Score 0-3
    (9:45) 3-K.Brown 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:36 · BAL 1 · Score 0-9
    (4:36) #79 Ross is an eligible receiver. 21-A.Zereoue right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:49 · BAL 2 · Score 0-10
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:20 · BAL 1 · Score 0-16
    (6:20) #79 is an eligible receiver 21-A.Zereoue up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:43 · BAL 2 · Score 0-17
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:29 · BAL 28 · Score 0-20
    (4:29) 3-K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:06 · PIT 8 · Score 3-20
    (1:06) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 7:38 · BAL 59 · Score 9-20
    (7:38) 4-J.Miller punts 47 yards to BAL 12, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-J.Lewis for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 7:18 · PIT 2 · Score 10-20
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · BAL 32 · Score 10-26
    (14:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:11 · BAL 2 · Score 10-27
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. PENALTY on BAL, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. 5 yard penalty will be enforced on kickoff. Pittsburgh ki

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.
  • P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2002-01-20?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-10 in Wild Card, 2001.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q1 4:36) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q2 6:20) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q3 7:38) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q4 14:18) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 9:45, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 4:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 1:06, 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?

E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 43.9% completion, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -20.42 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.0% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.26 total passing EPA.

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

P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.44 EPA): (14:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W