Ravens 19–20 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2005

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

A. Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 53.2% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.62 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.9% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.17 total passing EPA.

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

C. Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.74 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.65 EPA): (2:01) 2-A.Wright pass to 29-C.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 20–19 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Calvin Taylor Jr.
Top passer: Alex Wright
Biggest EPA play: (9:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Thom…
Game date: 2005-10-31

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 20–19 on 2005-10-31. Calvin Taylor Jr. posted a game-high +6.74 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Baltimore Ravens	7	3	0	9	0	19
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	3	7	3	0	20

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens

PIT 13

+1PIT 2

+3BAL 24

+3PIT 4

+3PIT 22

+3PIT 31

+3PIT 28

+3BAL 19

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 6:08TD
Herb Miller
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 4
Score
0-6
(6:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 6:03XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. PENALTY on BAL-46-B.Ward, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 2:01TD
Calvin Taylor Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 13
Score
6-7
(2:01) 2-A.Wright pass to 29-C.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 1:54XP
MSM. Stover
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
7-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:26FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 24
Score
7-10
(13:26) 3-J.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 5:05FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 4
Score
10-10
(5:05) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 7:52TD
Herb Miller
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 8
Score
10-16
(7:52) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 7:47XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
10-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 13:58FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 22
Score
13-17
(13:58) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 8:45FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 31
Score
16-17
(8:45) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 3:27FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 28
Score
19-17
(3:27) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:40FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 19
Score
19-20
(1:40) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Calvin Taylor Jr. · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
5Alex Wright · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.62 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
6Q. Morgan · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
7W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
8A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 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

Calvin Taylor Jr. — BAL · Receiving

Calvin Taylor Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+6.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.35 EPA per play.

Calvin Taylor Jr.'s top snap (+3.65 EPA): (2:01) 2-A.Wright pass to 29-C.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.50 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (9:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Thomas at BAL 30. 96-A.Thomas pushed ob at PIT 42 for 28 yards (7-B.Roethlisberger).

Quarterback report card

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

Alex Wright (Baltimore Ravens) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.62 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Baltimore Ravens	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.004	-0.035
Offensive success rate	38.5%	46.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.098	-0.069
Rush EPA/play	-0.182	-0.040
Defensive EPA/play	+0.035	+0.004
Defensive success rate	53.3%	61.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.00, Pittsburgh Steelers -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Baltimore Ravens: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -0.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -2.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 6:08)
Baltimore Ravens — Calvin Taylor Jr. (Alex Wright pass) (Q1 2:01)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 7:52)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 13:26)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 5:05)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 13:58)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 8:45)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 3:27)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 1:40)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 6:03); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 13 (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 2-A.Wright pass to 29-C.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 1:54) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 3-J.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q2 5:05) — (5:05) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q3 7:52) — (7:52) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 7:47) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 28 (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) (Punt formation) 17-C.Gardocki Aborted. 60-G.Warren FUMBLES at PIT 45, recovered by PIT-81-S.Morey at PIT 40. 81-S.Morey to PIT 34 for -6 yards. 17-C.Gardocki pass incomplete to 81-S.Morey (24- [WPA -21.1% · EPA -2.26]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 2-A.Wright pass incomplete to 29-C.Taylor. Coverage by #51 Farrior [WPA -19.5% · EPA -1.10]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:03) — 8-A.Elling kicks 60 yards from BAL 30 to PIT 10. 21-R.Colclough to PIT 30 for 20 yards (24-D.Carter). FUMBLES (24-D.Carter), RECOVERED by BAL-54-R.Green at PIT 29. 54-R.Green to PIT 29 for no gain (90 [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.89]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:47) — (:47) 2-A.Wright sacked at BAL 47 for -3 yards (99-B.Keisel). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -0.79]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Thomas at BAL 30. 96-A.Thomas pushed ob at PIT 42 for 28 yards (7-B.Roethlisberger). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Thomas at BAL 30. 96-A.Thomas pushed ob at PIT 42 for 28 yards (7-B.Roethlisberger). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.50]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:03) — 8-A.Elling kicks 60 yards from BAL 30 to PIT 10. 21-R.Colclough to PIT 30 for 20 yards (24-D.Carter). FUMBLES (24-D.Carter), RECOVERED by BAL-54-R.Green at PIT 29. 54-R.Green to PIT 29 for no gain (90 [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.89]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 2-A.Wright pass to 29-C.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +3.65]
Baltimore Ravens (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to BAL 8 for 7 yards (26-D.Townsend). FUMBLES (26-D.Townsend), RECOVERED by PIT-24-I.Taylor at BAL 12. 24-I.Taylor to BAL 12 for no gain (31-J.Lewis). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -3.54]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 6:08 · BAL 4 · Score 0-6
(6:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 6:03 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. PENALTY on BAL-46-B.Ward, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 2:01 · PIT 13 · Score 6-7
(2:01) 2-A.Wright pass to 29-C.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 1:54 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 13:26 · BAL 24 · Score 7-10
(13:26) 3-J.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 5:05 · PIT 4 · Score 10-10
(5:05) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 7:52 · BAL 8 · Score 10-16
(7:52) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 7:47 · BAL 2 · Score 10-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 13:58 · PIT 22 · Score 13-17
(13:58) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:45 · PIT 31 · Score 16-17
(8:45) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:27 · PIT 28 · Score 19-17
(3:27) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 1:40 · BAL 19 · Score 19-20
(1:40) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Calvin Taylor Jr. (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2005-10-31?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-19 in Week 8, 2005.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 19, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 6:08) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Taylor (A. Wright pass) (Q1 2:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 7:52) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 13:26, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 5:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 13:58, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 8:45, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 3:27, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 1:40, 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?

Alex Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 53.2% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.62 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.9% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.17 total passing EPA.

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

Calvin Taylor Jr. (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.74 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.65 EPA): (2:01) 2-A.Wright pass to 29-C.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

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