Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 23–20 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 6–13 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Herb Miller
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.…
- Game date
- 2012-12-02
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–20 on 2012-12-02, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 13–6 halftime lead. Herb Miller posted a game-high +4.67 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 23 | |
| 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 2

Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 3
C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.91 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 4
V. Leach · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 5
I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 6
B. Pierce · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play - 7

Will Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 8
M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.10 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
Herb Miller — PIT · Receiving
Herb Miller posted the highest total EPA (+4.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
Herb Miller's top snap (-5.47 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -7. 20-E.Reed to BAL 27 for 34 yards (27-J.Dwyer).
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 Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.62 total EPA
C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.173 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.05 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -0.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +3.84 total EPA, 5 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)
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Dwyer 
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice
Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (C. Batch pass)
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q1 7:52) — (7:52) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q2 13:57) — (13:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 28 (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 3:16) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 16 (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dwyer left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dwyer gets great block from Batch on his way to touchdown.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 11:05) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 34 (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 27-R.Rice left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice reverses field and runs around left end for touchdown.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:50) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q4 7:37); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 7:24) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -7. 20-E.Reed to BAL 27 for 34 yards (27-J.Dwyer).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 16-C.Batch pass short right to 84-A.Brown to BAL 44 for 9 yards (24-C.Graham).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 27-R.Rice left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice reverses field and runs around left end for touchdown.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 27 for -5 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-96-E.Hood at BAL 27. 96-E.Hood to BAL 27 for no gain (77-M.Birk).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -7. 20-E.Reed to BAL 27 for 34 yards (27-J.Dwyer).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 27 for -5 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-96-E.Hood at BAL 27. 96-E.Hood to BAL 27 for no gain (77-M.Birk).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 27-R.Rice left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice reverses field and runs around left end for touchdown.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle to 83-H.Miller to BAL 19 for 43 yards (29-C.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 7:52 · BAL 28 · Score 3-0
(7:52) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 13:57 · PIT 26 · Score 3-3
(13:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 9:38 · PIT 4 · Score 3-6
(9:38) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 3:23 · PIT 28 · Score 3-12
(3:23) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 3:16 · PIT 2 · Score 3-13
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · BAL 23 · Score 6-13
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 11:14 · BAL 16 · Score 12-13
(11:14) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dwyer left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dwyer gets great block from Batch on his way to touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 11:05 · BAL 2 · Score 13-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 5:00 · PIT 34 · Score 13-19
(5:00) 27-R.Rice left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice reverses field and runs around left end for touchdown.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 4:50 · PIT 2 · Score 13-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:37 · BAL 7 · Score 19-20
(7:37) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-A.Jones]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:24 · BAL 2 · Score 20-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · BAL 24 · Score 23-20
(:03) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
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.
- Herb Miller (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 Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2012-12-02?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in Week 13, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 13; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 3:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Dwyer (Q3 11:14) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q3 5:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (C. Batch pass) (Q4 7:37) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 7:52, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 13:57, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 9:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:37, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 0:03, 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?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 40.0% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.62 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 64.1% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Herb Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.47 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -7. 20-E.Reed to BAL 27 for 34 yards (27-J.Dwyer)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens 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
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-2 Now 9-3 L