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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2010 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2010 Week 4 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 17–14 in Week 4

Joe Flacco led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 17–14 Week 4 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 17 3–1 Winner
Final 17–14
Pittsburgh Steelers 14 3–1
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
17–14
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–7 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Game date
October 3, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 24/42 · 250 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Houshmandzadeh 3 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 3 REC · 35 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • A.Randle El 2 REC · 50 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Herb Miller
    Herb Miller 2 REC · 32 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Batch 12/28 · 130 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 17–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(12:12) 23-W.McGahee right tackle to BAL 27 for 5 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Har…
Game date
2010-10-03

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 17–14 on 2010-10-03. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +8.34 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Baltimore Ravens01070017
Pittsburgh Steelers7070014

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

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:12TD
    RMR. Mendenhall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    0-6

    (2:12) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:08XP
    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. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 13:39TD
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    6-7

    (13:39) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 13:33XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-7

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:05FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-7

    (:05) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:22TD
    RMR. Mendenhall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    10-13

    (7:22) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:14XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    10-14

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

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:34TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    16-14

    (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:32XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-14

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +8.34 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  2. 2A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Houshmandzadeh · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +0.89 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Joe Flacco

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Joe Flacco — BAL · Passing

Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+8.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Joe Flacco's top snap (+3.36 EPA): (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-3.85 EPA): W. McGahee — (12:12) 23-W.McGahee right tackle to BAL 27 for 5 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-94-L.Timmons at BAL 27. 94-L.Timmons to BAL 27 for no gain (77-M.Birk). BAL-23-W.McGa

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 FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.34 total EPA
  • C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.019-0.078
Offensive success rate48.2%37.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.199+0.032
Rush EPA/play-0.234-0.100
Defensive EPA/play+0.078+0.019
Defensive success rate62.5%51.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.02 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -1.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -5.65 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q1 2:12)
  • Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q2 13:39)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q4 7:22)
  • Baltimore Ravens — T. Houshmandzadeh (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 0:34)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q2 0:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 2:08) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q2 13:39) — (13:39) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 13:33) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 7:14) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 0:32) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 47 yards to BAL 50, Center-60-G.Warren, fair catch by 28-T.Zbikowski. PENALTY on PIT-57-K.Fox, Defensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BAL 50. [WPA -25.6% · EPA -0.86]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.9% · EPA +3.36]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete short left to 81-A.Boldin (22-W.Gay). [WPA -21.9% · EPA -2.87]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle to 82-A.Randle El to BAL 26 for 16 yards (31-F.Washington). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +2.29]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at BAL 33. 24-I.Taylor to BAL 33 for no gain (85-D.Mason). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -2.91]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 12:12) — (12:12) 23-W.McGahee right tackle to BAL 27 for 5 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-94-L.Timmons at BAL 27. 94-L.Timmons to BAL 27 for no gain (77-M.Birk). BAL-23-W.McGa [WPA -13.1% · EPA -3.85]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.85]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) 16-C.Batch pass deep left to 82-A.Randle El to BAL 1 for 34 yards (31-F.Washington). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.44]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.9% · EPA +3.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 2:12 · BAL 1 · Score 0-6
    (2:12) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 2:08 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 13:39 · PIT 9 · Score 6-7
    (13:39) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 13:33 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · PIT 15 · Score 10-7
    (:05) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:22 · BAL 7 · Score 10-13
    (7:22) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:14 · BAL 2 · Score 10-14
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · PIT 18 · Score 16-14
    (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, 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.
  • Joe Flacco (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 Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2010-10-03?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-14 in Week 4, 2010.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 14.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 2:12) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 13:39) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q4 7:22) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 0:34) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 0:05, 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?

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 57.1% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.34 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.9% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.89 total passing EPA.

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

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.36 EPA): (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L