Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 35–7 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 7–21 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Flacco
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 35 for -9 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (5…
- Game date
- 2011-09-11
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35–7 on 2011-09-11. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +7.68 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 14 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +7.68 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2
A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 3
Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play - 4

Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 5
E. Dickson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 6
D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play - 7
M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 8
S. Koch · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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
Joe Flacco — BAL · Passing
Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+7.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Joe Flacco's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.35 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (3:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 35 for -9 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at PIT 37. 92-H.Ngata to PIT 37 for no gain (53-M.Pouncey).
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) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -17.71 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +7.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.247 | +0.111 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.377 | +0.233 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.028 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.111 | +0.247 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.25 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, +8.92 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -19.00 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (Joe Flacco pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice
Pittsburgh Steelers — Eli Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Joe Flacco pass)
Baltimore Ravens — E. Dickson (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
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 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 27 (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 13:28) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 1:49) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 10:23) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:48) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 11–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q3 14:48) — (14:48) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 84-E.Dickson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 14:39) — (Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-S.Koch rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 35 for -9 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at PIT 37. 92-H.Ngata to PIT 37 for no gain (53-M.Pouncey).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:47) — (14:47) 27-R.Rice left end to PIT 30 for 36 yards (94-L.Timmons).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle to PIT 18 for -6 yards (92-H.Ngata). FUMBLES (92-H.Ngata), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at PIT 18. 92-H.Ngata to PIT 18 for no gain (7-B.Roethlisberger).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 35 for -9 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at PIT 37. 92-H.Ngata to PIT 37 for no gain (53-M.Pouncey).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 5. 20-E.Reed to BAL 21 for 16 yards (83-H.Miller). Ed Reed's 56th career INT - ties single
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle to PIT 18 for -6 yards (92-H.Ngata). FUMBLES (92-H.Ngata), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at PIT 18. 92-H.Ngata to PIT 18 for no gain (7-B.Roethlisberger).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:39) — (14:39) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (92-H.Ngata) at PIT 21. 52-R.Lewis to PIT 17 for 4 yards (34-R.Mendenhall).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 13:35 · PIT 27 · Score 0-6
(13:35) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 13:28 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:54 · PIT 1 · Score 0-13
(1:54) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 1:49 · PIT 2 · Score 0-14
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:30 · BAL 11 · Score 6-14
(10:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:23 · BAL 2 · Score 7-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · PIT 11 · Score 7-20
(1:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:48 · PIT 2 · Score 7-21
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 14:48 · PIT 18 · Score 7-27
(14:48) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 84-E.Dickson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q3 14:39 · PIT 2 · Score 7-29
(Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-S.Koch rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 2:53 · PIT 11 · Score 7-32
(2:53) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 12 · Score 7-35
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 30 yard field goal 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.
- Joe Flacco (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 Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2011-09-11?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-7 in Week 1, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 11; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 13:35) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q1 1:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 10:30) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 1:55) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Dickson (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 14:48) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 2:53, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 2:00, 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?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 46.8% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -17.71 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 51.5% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +7.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 0-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Now 1-0 W