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NFL · Week 17 · December 28, 2003 · 11 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2003 Week 17 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 13–10 in Week 17

Jordan Miller led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 10–13 Week 17 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 10 6–10
Final 10–13
Baltimore Ravens 13 10–6 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
10–13
Top passer
T. Maddox
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan Miller
Game date
December 28, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Jordan Miller
    Jordan Miller 1/1 · 81 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Hope 1 REC · 81 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Randle El 6 REC · 41 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Micah Robinson
    Micah Robinson 6 REC · 102 YDS +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 3 REC · 21 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jourdan Lewis
    Jourdan Lewis 1 REC · 13 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 13–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan Miller
Top passer
T. Maddox
Biggest EPA play
(8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2003-12-28

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13–10 on 2003-12-28. Jordan Miller posted a game-high +8.93 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q3Q4OTT
Pittsburgh Steelers01000010
Baltimore Ravens7033013

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

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 6:50TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 25
    Score
    0-6

    (6:50) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 6:40XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 8:04TD
    CHC. Hope

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 81
    Score
    6-7

    (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 7:45XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on BAL-90-C.Brown, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:37FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 24
    Score
    10-7

    (2:37) 3-J.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 13:41FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    10-10

    (13:41) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    OT 11:37FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 29
    Score
    10-13

    (11:37) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jordan MillerJordan Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +8.93 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Hope · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +8.93 EPA/play
  3. 3Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  4. 4A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  6. 6H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jordan Miller

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jordan Miller — PIT · Passing

Jordan Miller posted the highest total EPA (+8.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +8.93 EPA per play.

Jordan Miller's top snap (+8.93 EPA): (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -0.50 EPA/play · -16.87 total EPA
  • Alex WrightAlex Wright (Baltimore Ravens) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -5.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.328-0.233
Offensive success rate33.3%31.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.233-0.197
Rush EPA/play-0.492-0.282
Defensive EPA/play+0.233+0.328
Defensive success rate69.0%66.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.23 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.33 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 16 drives, -20.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -25.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q1 6:50)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Hope (Jordan Miller pass) (Q3 8:04)

Field goals

  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 2:37)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 13:41)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (OT 11:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 25 (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 6:40) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 81 (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 7:45); Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) 3-J.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (OT 11:37) — (11:37) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (OT 11:37) — (11:37) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. [WPA +27.6% · EPA +1.84]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 9-W.Richey 51 yard field goal is No Good, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. 26-D.Townsend at PIT -5 to BAL 45 for 60 yards. Lateral to 51-J.Farrior to BAL 35 for 10 yards (86-T.Heap). FUM [WPA -26.0% · EPA -1.60]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL 29. 21-C.McAlister to BAL 35 for 6 yards (22-D.Brown). [WPA -26.0% · EPA -0.71]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.3% · EPA +8.93]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:46) — (:46) 3-M.Stover 52 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. [WPA -24.1% · EPA -2.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.3% · EPA +8.93]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:45) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on BAL-90-C.Brown, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +0.8% · EPA -4.51]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 35-D.Kreider INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (56-E.Hartwell) at PIT 26. 52-R.Lewis to PIT 12 for 14 yards (79-O.Ross). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.45]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 9:32) — (9:32) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to PIT 9 for 3 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-31-M.Logan at PIT 9. 31-M.Logan to PIT 10 for 1 yard (89-T.Taylor). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.27]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 6:50 · PIT 25 · Score 0-6
    (6:50) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 6:40 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:04 · BAL 81 · Score 6-7
    (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 7:45 · BAL 2 · Score 7-7
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on BAL-90-C.Brown, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 2:37 · BAL 24 · Score 10-7
    (2:37) 3-J.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 13:41 · PIT 27 · Score 10-10
    (13:41) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — OT 11:37 · PIT 29 · Score 10-13
    (11:37) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2003-12-28?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 in Week 17, 2003.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 13.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q1 6:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Hope (J. Miller pass) (Q3 8:04) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 2:37, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 13:41, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (OT 11:37, 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?

T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 41.2% completion, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -16.87 total passing EPA. Alex Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 57.1% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -5.50 total passing EPA.

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

Jordan Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+8.93 EPA): (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens 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

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W