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NFL · Week 1 · September 11, 2011 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 35–7 in Week 1

Joe Flacco led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 7–35 Week 1 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 7 0–1
Final 7–35
Baltimore Ravens 35 1–0 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
7–35
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 7–21 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Game date
September 11, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Eli Sanders 2 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Wallace 8 REC · 107 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Redman 3 CAR · 12 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 17/33 · 215 YDS · 4 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 4 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashee Rice
    Rashee Rice 4 REC · 42 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers070007
Baltimore Ravens147113035

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 13:35TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    0-6

    (13:35) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 13:28XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 1:54TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    0-13

    (1:54) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 1:49XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:30TD
    ESEli Sanders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 11
    Score
    6-14

    (10:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:23XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-14

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:55TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 11
    Score
    7-20

    (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:48XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-21

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

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 14:48TD
    EDE. Dickson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    7-27

    (14:48) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 84-E.Dickson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 14:39Safety
    SKS. Koch

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-29

    (Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-S.Koch rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 2:53FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:00FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +7.68 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  3. 3Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  4. 4Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  5. 5E. Dickson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  8. 8S. 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.

Joe Flacco

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 FlaccoJoe 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.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.247+0.111
Offensive success rate44.2%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 rate60.0%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) (Q1 13:35)
  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q1 1:54)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Eli Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 10:30)
  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Joe Flacco pass) (Q2 1:55)
  • Baltimore Ravens — E. Dickson (Joe Flacco pass) (Q3 14:48)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q3 2:53)
  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q4 2:00)
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). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.35]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.61]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:47) — (14:47) 27-R.Rice left end to PIT 30 for 36 yards (94-L.Timmons). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.18]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.06]
  • 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). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -5.02]
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). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.35]
  • 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 [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.09]
  • 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). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -5.02]
  • 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). [WPA -2.7% · EPA -4.88]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:54 · PIT 1 · Score 0-13
    (1:54) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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