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NFL · Week 8 · October 27, 2002 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2002 Week 8 Recap

Steelers defeat Ravens 31–18 in Week 8

T.Maddox led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 31–18 Week 8 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 31 4–3 Winner
Final 31–18
Baltimore Ravens 18 3–4
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
31–18
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 28–3 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
J. Blake
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Maddox
Game date
October 27, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • T.Maddox 18/25 · 172 YDS · 2 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 8 REC · 97 YDS +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 5 REC · 55 YDS · 2 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • T.Heap 6 REC · 51 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 7 REC · 82 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Blake 29/61 · 319 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 31–18 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 28–3 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Maddox
Top passer
J. Blake
Biggest EPA play
(6:27) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 80-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Washington at PIT 47.…
Game date
2002-10-27

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 31–18 on 2002-10-27. T. Maddox posted a game-high +10.54 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Pittsburgh Steelers141430031
Baltimore Ravens0387018

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:55TD
    AZA. Zereoue

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 35
    Score
    6-0

    (12:55) 21-A.Zereoue left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:37XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-0

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 1:22TD
    PBP. Burress

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 20
    Score
    13-0

    (1:22) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 1:08XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    14-0

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on BAL-21-C.McAlister, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 15:00TD
    PBP. Burress

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 9
    Score
    20-0

    (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:53XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    21-0

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 10:12FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 10
    Score
    21-3

    (10:12) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:30TD
    AZA. Zereoue

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    27-3

    (5:30) 21-A.Zereoue right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:21XP
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    28-3

    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 9:21TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    28-9

    (9:21) 11-J.Blake pass to 88-J.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:58Safety
    JBJ. Blake

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    28-11

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 4:15FG
    TPT. Peterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 16
    Score
    31-11

    (4:15) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 11:17TD
    JBJ. Blake

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    31-17

    (11:17) 11-J.Blake left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 11:11XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    31-18

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.54 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  2. 2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  3. 3P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Blake · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.72 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  7. 7Justin JonesJustin Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Mathis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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

T. Maddox — PIT · Passing

T. Maddox posted the highest total EPA (+10.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

T. Maddox's top snap (+3.42 EPA): (1:22) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.81 EPA): J. Blake — (6:27) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 80-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Washington at PIT 47. 20-D.Washington to BAL 25 for 28 yards (75-J.Ogden).

Quarterback report card

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

  • J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens) · 61 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.72 total EPA
  • T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 72.0% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +10.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.099-0.100
Offensive success rate45.1%40.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.380+0.035
Rush EPA/play-0.136-0.112
Defensive EPA/play+0.100-0.099
Defensive success rate59.4%54.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -9.60 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +7.00 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 12:55)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 1:22)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Zereoue (Q2 5:30)
  • Justin JonesBaltimore Ravens — Justin Jones (J. Blake pass) (Q3 9:21)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Blake (Q4 11:17)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 10:12)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Peterson (Q3 4:15)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) 21-A.Zereoue left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 12:37) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 1:08).

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 9 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 14:53) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) 21-A.Zereoue right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 5:21) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 8–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) 11-J.Blake pass to 88-J.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the PIT 1 (Q3 8:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) 11-J.Blake left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 11:11) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) 21-A.Zereoue left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.87]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:08) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 61 yards from PIT 35 to BAL 4. 22-R.Tate to BAL 18 for 14 yards (31-M.Logan). FUMBLES (31-M.Logan), RECOVERED by PIT-28-C.Hope at BAL 15. 28-C.Hope to BAL 15 for no gain (83-R.Johns [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.44]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward to BAL 35 for 12 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.42]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 11-J.Blake pass to 31-J.Lewis to PIT 31 for 7 yards (53-C.Haggans). FUMBLES (53-C.Haggans), RECOVERED by PIT-20-D.Washington at PIT 31. 20-D.Washington to PIT 31 for no gain (75-J.Ogden). [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.00]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap to BAL 45 for 11 yards (31-M.Logan). [WPA +5.1% · EPA +1.91]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 6:27) — (6:27) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 80-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Washington at PIT 47. 20-D.Washington to BAL 25 for 28 yards (75-J.Ogden). [WPA -4.1% · EPA -5.81]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:08) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 61 yards from PIT 35 to BAL 4. 22-R.Tate to BAL 18 for 14 yards (31-M.Logan). FUMBLES (31-M.Logan), RECOVERED by PIT-28-C.Hope at BAL 15. 28-C.Hope to BAL 15 for no gain (83-R.Johns [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.44]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 11-J.Blake pass to 31-J.Lewis to PIT 31 for 7 yards (53-C.Haggans). FUMBLES (53-C.Haggans), RECOVERED by PIT-20-D.Washington at PIT 31. 20-D.Washington to PIT 31 for no gain (75-J.Ogden). [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.00]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 80-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at BAL 27. 26-D.Townsend to BAL 26 for 1 yard (80-B.Stokley). [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 12:55 · BAL 35 · Score 6-0
    (12:55) 21-A.Zereoue left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 12:37 · BAL 2 · Score 7-0
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:22 · BAL 20 · Score 13-0
    (1:22) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:08 · BAL 2 · Score 14-0
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on BAL-21-C.McAlister, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · BAL 9 · Score 20-0
    (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · BAL 2 · Score 21-0
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 10:12 · PIT 10 · Score 21-3
    (10:12) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:30 · BAL 1 · Score 27-3
    (5:30) 21-A.Zereoue right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:21 · BAL 2 · Score 28-3
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 9:21 · PIT 18 · Score 28-9
    (9:21) 11-J.Blake pass to 88-J.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q3 8:58 · PIT 1 · Score 28-11
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 4:15 · BAL 16 · Score 31-11
    (4:15) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  13. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 11:17 · PIT 1 · Score 31-17
    (11:17) 11-J.Blake left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 11:11 · PIT 2 · Score 31-18
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2002-10-27?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 31-18 in Week 8, 2002.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 8; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Baltimore Ravens 18.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q1 12:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 1:22) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q2 5:30) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Jones (J. Blake pass) (Q3 9:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Blake (Q4 11:17) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 10:12, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — T. Peterson (Q3 4:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens), 47.5% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.72 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 72.0% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +10.54 total passing EPA.

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

T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+3.42 EPA): (1:22) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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