Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 31–24 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 21–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Anthony Brown
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55…
- Game date
- 2011-01-15
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 31–24 on 2011-01-15, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 21–7 halftime lead. Anthony Brown posted a game-high +5.21 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 2
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 3
Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 4
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.86 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 5
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 6
T. Houshmandzadeh · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 7
W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 8

Malachi Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 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
Anthony Brown — PIT · Receiving
Anthony Brown posted the highest total EPA (+5.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
Anthony Brown's top snap (+5.10 EPA): (2:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at BAL 4 for 58 yards. Penalty on BAL-43-H.Nakamura, Illegal Contact, declined.
Biggest single play (-6.46 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pittsburgh challenge
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) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.86 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.205 | +0.068 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.458 | -0.183 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.045 | +0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -9.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -4.17 total EPA, 6 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 — Rashee Rice
Baltimore Ravens — C. Redding
Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (Joe Flacco pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 6:18) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q1 1:26) — (1:26) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 1:20) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 90 (Q1 1:07); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 0:53) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 5:43) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 9 (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 9:11) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 1:21) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:39); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:33) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at BAL 4 for 58 yards. Penalty on BAL-43-H.Nakamura, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pittsburgh challenge
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) 5-J.Flacco FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 23, RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at BAL 23. 99-B.Keisel to BAL 23 for no gain (77-M.Birk).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) #79 Moll reports as eligible receiver. 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark at BAL 42. 25-R.Clark to BAL 25 for 17 yards (33-L.McClain).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pittsburgh challenge
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at BAL 4 for 58 yards. Penalty on BAL-43-H.Nakamura, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) 5-J.Flacco FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 23, RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at BAL 23. 99-B.Keisel to BAL 23 for no gain (77-M.Birk).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:57) — (8:57) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard to PIT 16 for 4 yards (59-D.Ellerbe). FUMBLES (59-D.Ellerbe), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at PIT 16. 20-E.Reed to PIT 16 for no gain (68-C.Kemoeatu).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 6:25 · BAL 1 · Score 0-6
(6:25) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 6:18 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:26 · PIT 14 · Score 6-7
(1:26) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 1:20 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:07 · BAL 90 · Score 13-7
(1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 3 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-93-C.Redding at PIT 13. 93-C.Redding for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pittsburgh challenge
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 0:53 · PIT 2 · Score 14-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 5:46 · PIT 4 · Score 20-7
(5:46) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-T.Heap for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 5:43 · PIT 2 · Score 21-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 9:14 · BAL 9 · Score 21-13
(9:14) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 9:11 · BAL 2 · Score 21-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:27 · BAL 8 · Score 21-20
(1:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:21 · BAL 2 · Score 21-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:21 · BAL 17 · Score 21-24
(12:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:58 · PIT 6 · Score 24-24
(3:58) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:39 · BAL 2 · Score 24-30
(1:39) 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-68-C.Kemoeatu, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:33 · BAL 2 · Score 24-31
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
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.
- Anthony Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2011-01-15?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 31-24 in Wild Card, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Baltimore Ravens 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 6:25) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q1 1:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Redding (Q1 1:07) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 5:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 9:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 1:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q4 1:39) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 12:21, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 3:58, 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), 45.2% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.86 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 42.1% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Anthony Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.10 EPA): (2:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at BAL 4 for 58 yards. Penalty on BAL-43-H.Nakamura, Illegal Contact, declined..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 13-4 Now 13-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W