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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 2004 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2004 Week 2 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 30–13 in Week 2

H.Ward led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 13–30 Week 2 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 13 1–1
Final 13–30
Baltimore Ravens 30 1–1 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
13–30
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 0–13 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
H.Ward
Game date
September 19, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • H.Ward 6 REC · 151 YDS · 1 TD +14.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Randle El 3 REC · 29 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 2 REC · 30 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 2 REC · 32 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 3 REC · 27 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Boller +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 30–13 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 0–13 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
H. Ward
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(3:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL 49. 21-C.McA…
Game date
2004-09-19

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–13 on 2004-09-19. H. Ward posted a game-high +14.91 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers00013013
Baltimore Ravens76710030

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 9:07TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 3
    Score
    0-6

    (9:07) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 8:58XP
    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. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:40FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 17
    Score
    0-10

    (11:40) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:23FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    0-13

    (:23) 3-M.Stover 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 12:02TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    0-19

    (12:02) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 11:59XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-20

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

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 13:14TD
    ARA. Randle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    6-20

    (13:14) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-20-E.Reed, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 13:04XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-20

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 8:33FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 16
    Score
    7-23

    (8:33) 3-M.Stover 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 6:15TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 12
    Score
    13-23

    (6:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 3:13TD
    CMC. McAlister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 66
    Score
    13-29

    (3:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL 49. 21-C.McAlister for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:56XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    13-30

    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. 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +14.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
  2. 2Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
  3. 3A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Boller · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  6. 6P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  7. 7Truman JonesTruman Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Riemersma · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.58 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 (+14.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.48 EPA per play.

H. Ward's top snap (+6.36 EPA): (14:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward to BAL 3 for 58 yards (47-W.Demps).

Biggest single play (-7.52 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (3:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL 49. 21-C.McAlister for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 23 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.21 total EPA
  • K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 20 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -3.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.243-0.057
Offensive success rate37.3%40.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.317-0.080
Rush EPA/play-0.102-0.148
Defensive EPA/play+0.057+0.243
Defensive success rate59.8%62.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.06 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -4.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -20.15 total EPA, 3 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 9:07)
  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q3 12:02)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Randle (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 13:14)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 6:15)
  • Baltimore Ravens — C. McAlister (Q4 3:13)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 11:40)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:23)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 8:33)
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 3 (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:58) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 3-M.Stover 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 12:02) — (12:02) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 11:59) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q4 13:14); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 13:04) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 3-M.Stover 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 12 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 66 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL 49. 21-C.McAlister for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:56) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) 7-K.Boller up the middle to PIT 33 for 17 yards (53-C.Haggans). PENALTY on PIT-53-C.Haggans, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 33. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.78]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) 7-K.Boller pass to 85-K.Johnson to PIT 22 for 23 yards (21-R.Colclough). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.19]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) 7-K.Boller sacked at PIT 46 for -8 yards (26-D.Townsend). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -2.23]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) 7-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap to PIT 3 for 11 yards (28-C.Hope). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.16]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward ran ob at PIT 49 for 14 yards. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +2.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL 49. 21-C.McAlister for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -3.4% · EPA -7.52]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward to BAL 3 for 58 yards (47-W.Demps). [WPA +0.9% · EPA +6.36]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 20 for -7 yards (28-G.Baxter). FUMBLES (28-G.Baxter), RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at PIT 25. 55-T.Suggs to PIT 1 for 24 yards (86-H.Ward). PENALTY on PIT-34- [WPA -4.1% · EPA -5.48]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Thomas at BAL 46. 96-A.Thomas to PIT 46 for 8 yards (22-D.Staley). [WPA -1.1% · EPA -3.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 9:07 · PIT 3 · Score 0-6
    (9:07) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 8:58 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 11:40 · PIT 17 · Score 0-10
    (11:40) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:23 · PIT 9 · Score 0-13
    (:23) 3-M.Stover 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 12:02 · PIT 1 · Score 0-19
    (12:02) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 11:59 · PIT 2 · Score 0-20
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:14 · BAL 3 · Score 6-20
    (13:14) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-20-E.Reed, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:04 · BAL 2 · Score 7-20
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:33 · PIT 16 · Score 7-23
    (8:33) 3-M.Stover 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · BAL 12 · Score 13-23
    (6:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · BAL 66 · Score 13-29
    (3:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL 49. 21-C.McAlister for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 2:56 · PIT 2 · Score 13-30
    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.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2004-09-19?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-13 in Week 2, 2004.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 10; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 30.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q1 9:07) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q3 12:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Randle (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 13:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 6:15) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. McAlister (Q4 3:13) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 11:40, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:23, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 8:33, 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?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.2% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.21 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -3.74 total passing EPA.

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

H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.91 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.36 EPA): (14:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward to BAL 3 for 58 yards (47-W.Demps)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W