Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 23–20 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 10–20 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Heap
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:24) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle to PIT 37 for -1 yards (25-C.Carr). FUMBLES (25-C.Carr)…
- Game date
- 2009-12-27
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–20 on 2009-12-27. T. Heap posted a game-high +5.47 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BALBaltimore Ravens
(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(5:22) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(12:59) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(10:02) #65 Chester reports as eligible receiver. 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 86-T.Heap for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-28-T.Zbikowski, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(9:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(6:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(5:30) 3-J.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:25FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 8
- Score
- 0-3
(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 5:22FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 9
- Score
- 3-3
(5:22) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:13FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 21
- Score
- 3-6
(1:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:59TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 4
- Score
- 3-12
(12:59) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:52XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 3-13
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 10:02TD THT. HeapPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 9-13
(10:02) #65 Chester reports as eligible receiver. 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 86-T.Heap for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 9:55XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-13
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:44TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 24
- Score
- 10-19
(:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-28-T.Zbikowski, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:35XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 10-20
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 9:36TD THT. HeapPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 16-20
(9:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 9:30XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-20
(Kick formation) 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 6:20FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 17
- Score
- 20-20
(6:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:30FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 20
- Score
- 20-23
(5:30) 3-J.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6T. Grisham · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
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Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.08 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
T. Heap — BAL · Receiving
T. Heap posted the highest total EPA (+5.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.82 EPA per play.
T. Heap's top snap (+3.84 EPA): (10:02) #65 Chester reports as eligible receiver. 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 86-T.Heap for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.17 EPA): R. Mendenhall — (9:24) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle to PIT 37 for -1 yards (25-C.Carr). FUMBLES (25-C.Carr), touched at PIT 37, RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at PIT 31. 52-R.Lewis to PIT 30 for 1 yard (78-M.Starks).
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) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.55 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 39.4% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.7% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.058 | -0.014 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.369 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.036 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 56.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.04, Pittsburgh Steelers -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -3.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -3.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (Joe Flacco pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 8 (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q2 12:59) — (12:59) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 12:52) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) #65 Chester reports as eligible receiver. 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 86-T.Heap for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 9:55) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 24 (Q2 0:44); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:35) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 9:30) — (Kick formation) 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 3-J.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:23) — (9:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Foxworth at PIT 46. 24-D.Foxworth to PIT 27 for 19 yards. Returned for a touchdown. Penalty marked off from spot
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle to PIT 37 for -1 yards (25-C.Carr). FUMBLES (25-C.Carr), touched at PIT 37, RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at PIT 31. 52-R.Lewis to PIT 30 for 1 yard (78-M.Starks).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) 27-R.Rice left end to PIT 26 for 4 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-24-I.Taylor at PIT 26. 24-I.Taylor to PIT 27 for 1 yard (27-R.Rice).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at PIT 43 for -5 yards (56-L.Woodley). FUMBLES (56-L.Woodley), RECOVERED by PIT-96-E.Hood at PIT 43. 96-E.Hood to PIT 42 for -1 yards (73-M.Yanda).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace to PIT 49 for 45 yards (41-F.Walker). Penalty on BAL-55-T.Suggs, Defensive Offside, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle to PIT 37 for -1 yards (25-C.Carr). FUMBLES (25-C.Carr), touched at PIT 37, RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at PIT 31. 52-R.Lewis to PIT 30 for 1 yard (78-M.Starks).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:23) — (9:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Foxworth at PIT 46. 24-D.Foxworth to PIT 27 for 19 yards. Returned for a touchdown. Penalty marked off from spot
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) 27-R.Rice left end to PIT 26 for 4 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-24-I.Taylor at PIT 26. 24-I.Taylor to PIT 27 for 1 yard (27-R.Rice).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-28-T.Zbikowski, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:25 · BAL 8 · Score 0-3
(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 5:22 · PIT 9 · Score 3-3
(5:22) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 1:13 · BAL 21 · Score 3-6
(1:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:59 · BAL 4 · Score 3-12
(12:59) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:52 · BAL 2 · Score 3-13
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 10:02 · PIT 30 · Score 9-13
(10:02) #65 Chester reports as eligible receiver. 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 86-T.Heap for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 9:55 · PIT 2 · Score 10-13
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:44 · BAL 24 · Score 10-19
(:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-28-T.Zbikowski, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:35 · BAL 2 · Score 10-20
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 9:36 · PIT 7 · Score 16-20
(9:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 9:30 · PIT 2 · Score 17-20
(Kick formation) 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 6:20 · PIT 17 · Score 20-20
(6:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 5:30 · BAL 20 · Score 20-23
(5:30) 3-J.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2009-12-27?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in Week 16, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q2 12:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 10:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 9:36) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 9:25, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 5:22, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 1:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 6:20, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 5:30, 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?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.5% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.55 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 39.4% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.47 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.84 EPA): (10:02) #65 Chester reports as eligible receiver. 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 86-T.Heap for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
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