Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 20–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 7–14 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Rashee Rice
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P…
- Game date
- 2009-11-29
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20–17 on 2009-11-29. Rashee Rice posted a game-high +6.22 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(8:19) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ngata throws key block on McGahee's TD run. McGahee scores team high 8th TD of season.
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(14:21) 2-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon throws 1st TD pass of career to Santonio Holmes.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(1:50) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's 13th TD pass of season. Derrick Mason's 5th TD catch.
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(9:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon scores first TD of pro career.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(7:25) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 8:19TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 0-6
(8:19) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ngata throws key block on McGahee's TD run. McGahee scores team high 8th TD of season.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 8:14XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 0-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:21TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 33
- Score
- 6-7
(14:21) 2-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon throws 1st TD pass of career to Santonio Holmes.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:11XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:50TD DMD. MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 7-13
(1:50) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's 13th TD pass of season. Derrick Mason's 5th TD catch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:45XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-14
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:13FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 26
- Score
- 10-14
(9:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BAL 24
- Score
- 16-14
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon scores first TD of pro career.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:24XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 17-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:56FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 6
- Score
- 17-17
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
OT 7:25FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 17-20
(7:25) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 2De'Shaan Dixon · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.78 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
Rashee Rice — BAL · Receiving
Rashee Rice posted the highest total EPA (+6.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.
Rashee Rice's top snap (+4.72 EPA): (3:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to PIT 10 for 44 yards (22-W.Gay).
Biggest single play (-5.15 EPA): De'Shaan Dixon — (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P.Kruger at BAL 46. 99-P.Kruger to PIT 28 for 26 yards (83-H.Miller).
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +5.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.88 total EPA- De'Shaan Dixon (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -15.5% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.206 | -0.088 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.134 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 57.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers -0.06, Baltimore Ravens -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -3.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -5.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (De'Shaan Dixon pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (Joe Flacco pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — De'Shaan Dixon
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
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 2 (Q1 8:19); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:14) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 33 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 2-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon throws 1st TD pass of career to Santonio Holmes.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 14:11) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's 13th TD pass of season. Derrick Mason's 5th TD catch.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:45) — 7-B.Cundiff 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 26 (Q3 9:13) — (9:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 24 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon scores first TD of pro career.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 6:24) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (OT 7:25) — (7:25) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P.Kruger at BAL 46. 99-P.Kruger to PIT 28 for 26 yards (83-H.Miller).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to PIT 10 for 44 yards (22-W.Gay).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 56 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 5-J.Flacco sacked at PIT 46 for -8 yards (94-L.Timmons). FUMBLES (94-L.Timmons), RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at PIT 46. 99-B.Keisel to PIT 46 for no gain (65-C.Chester).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 12:07) — (12:07) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 46 yards to BAL 17, Center-60-G.Warren, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P.Kruger at BAL 46. 99-P.Kruger to PIT 28 for 26 yards (83-H.Miller).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 5-J.Flacco sacked at PIT 46 for -8 yards (94-L.Timmons). FUMBLES (94-L.Timmons), RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at PIT 46. 99-B.Keisel to PIT 46 for no gain (65-C.Chester).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to PIT 10 for 44 yards (22-W.Gay).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 2-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon throws 1st TD pass of career to Santonio Holmes.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · PIT 2 · Score 0-6
(8:19) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ngata throws key block on McGahee's TD run. McGahee scores team high 8th TD of season. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 8:14 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · BAL 33 · Score 6-7
(14:21) 2-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon throws 1st TD pass of career to Santonio Holmes. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:11 · BAL 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:50 · PIT 10 · Score 7-13
(1:50) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's 13th TD pass of season. Derrick Mason's 5th TD catch. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:45 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:13 · BAL 26 · Score 10-14
(9:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · BAL 24 · Score 16-14
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon scores first TD of pro career. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:24 · BAL 2 · Score 17-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · PIT 6 · Score 17-17
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — OT 7:25 · PIT 11 · Score 17-20
(7:25) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
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.
- Rashee Rice (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2009-11-29?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in Week 12, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 8:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (D. Dixon pass) (Q2 14:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 1:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Dixon (Q4 6:32) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 9:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 1:56, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (OT 7:25, 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?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 52.3% completion, +5.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.88 total passing EPA. De'Shaan Dixon (Pittsburgh Steelers), 40.0% completion, -15.5% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Rashee Rice (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.72 EPA): (3:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to PIT 10 for 44 yards (22-W.Gay)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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