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NFL · Week 9 · November 5, 2007 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2007 Week 9 Recap

Steelers defeat Ravens 38–7 in Week 9

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 7–38 Week 9 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 7 4–4
Final 7–38
Pittsburgh Steelers 38 6–2 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
7–38
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–35 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
November 5, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Q.Sypniewski 4 REC · 25 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 6 REC · 35 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Clayton 3 REC · 12 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 13/21 · 187 YDS · 5 TD +16.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Holmes 4 REC · 110 YDS · 2 TD +11.9 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Washington 3 REC · 51 YDS · 2 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 38–7 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–35 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
S. McNair
Biggest EPA play
(3:45) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 45 yards to BAL 32, Center-60-G.Warren. 20-E.Reed to BAL 38 for…
Game date
2007-11-05

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 38–7 on 2007-11-05. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +16.58 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Baltimore Ravens070007
Pittsburgh Steelers142130038

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

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:26TD
    Herb Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 17
    Score
    0-6

    (7:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-H.Miller for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-T.Suggs]. PENALTY on BAL-55-T.Suggs, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:17XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 1:48TD
    SHS. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    0-13

    (1:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 1:41XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-14

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:21TD
    NWN. Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 30
    Score
    0-20

    (14:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:12XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-21

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:48TD
    SHS. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 35
    Score
    0-27

    (5:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:40XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-28

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:57TD
    NWN. Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    0-34

    (1:57) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:51XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-35

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:41TD
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 33
    Score
    6-35

    (1:41) 23-W.McGahee right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-37-L.McClain, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:33XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-35

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 4:57FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    7-38

    (4:57) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +16.58 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.98 EPA/play
  3. 3N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
  4. 4Q. Sypniewski · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  6. 6Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  7. 7W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 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

B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+16.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.58 EPA): (5:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.49 EPA): D. Sepulveda — (3:45) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 45 yards to BAL 32, Center-60-G.Warren. 20-E.Reed to BAL 38 for 6 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-94-L.Timmons at BAL 33. 94-L.Timmons to BA

Quarterback report card

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

  • S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.71 EPA/play · -19.23 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 21 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +34.1% CPOE · +0.79 EPA/play · +16.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.340+0.066
Offensive success rate39.2%41.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.639+0.452
Rush EPA/play-0.373-0.381
Defensive EPA/play-0.066+0.340
Defensive success rate58.1%60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.34 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -25.14 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 16 drives, +5.69 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Herb MillerPittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 7:26)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:48)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 14:21)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:48)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:57)
  • Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q2 1:41)

Field goals

  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 4:57)
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 17 (Q1 7:26); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 7:17) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 15 (Q1 1:48) — (1:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 1:41) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 30 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 14:12) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 5:40) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 1:51) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 33 (Q2 1:41); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:33) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 4 (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 45 yards to BAL 32, Center-60-G.Warren. 20-E.Reed to BAL 38 for 6 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-94-L.Timmons at BAL 33. 94-L.Timmons to BA [WPA +11.6% · EPA +5.49]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 16 for -12 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at BAL 20. 92-J.Harrison to BAL 20 for no gain (32-M [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.67]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-H.Miller for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-T.Suggs]. PENALTY on BAL-55-T.Suggs, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.20]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 0:26) — (:26) 23-W.McGahee up the middle to BAL 35 for 2 yards (43-T.Polamalu). FUMBLES (43-T.Polamalu), RECOVERED by PIT-27-An.Smith at BAL 36. 27-An.Smith to BAL 36 for no gain (85-D.Mason). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -3.96]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to 85-N.Washington. Penalty on PIT-73-K.Simmons, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -4.1% · EPA -1.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 45 yards to BAL 32, Center-60-G.Warren. 20-E.Reed to BAL 38 for 6 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-94-L.Timmons at BAL 33. 94-L.Timmons to BA [WPA +11.6% · EPA +5.49]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short middle intended for 87-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 92-J.Harrison at PIT 36. 92-J.Harrison to BAL 44 for 20 yards (85-D.Mason). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -5.36]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +4.58]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 0:26) — (:26) 23-W.McGahee up the middle to BAL 35 for 2 yards (43-T.Polamalu). FUMBLES (43-T.Polamalu), RECOVERED by PIT-27-An.Smith at BAL 36. 27-An.Smith to BAL 36 for no gain (85-D.Mason). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -3.96]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:26 · BAL 17 · Score 0-6
    (7:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-H.Miller for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-T.Suggs]. PENALTY on BAL-55-T.Suggs, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 7:17 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:48 · BAL 15 · Score 0-13
    (1:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:41 · BAL 2 · Score 0-14
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · BAL 30 · Score 0-20
    (14:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · BAL 2 · Score 0-21
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:48 · BAL 35 · Score 0-27
    (5:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:40 · BAL 2 · Score 0-28
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · BAL 7 · Score 0-34
    (1:57) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · BAL 2 · Score 0-35
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:41 · PIT 33 · Score 6-35
    (1:41) 23-W.McGahee right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-37-L.McClain, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  12. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:33 · PIT 2 · Score 7-35
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 4:57 · BAL 4 · Score 7-38
    (4:57) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

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.
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • S. McNair (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2007-11-05?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 38-7 in Week 9, 2007.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 21; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 38.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 7:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 14:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:57) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 1:41) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 4:57, 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?

S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 48.1% completion, -6.5% CPOE, -0.71 EPA per dropback, -19.23 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 61.9% completion, +34.1% CPOE, +0.79 EPA per dropback, +16.58 total passing EPA.

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

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+4.58 EPA): (5:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W