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NFL · Week 18 · January 3, 2015 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2014 Week 18 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 30–17 in Week 18

Joe Flacco led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 30–17 Week 18 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 30 11–6 Winner
Final 30–17
Pittsburgh Steelers 17 11–6
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
30–17
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–9 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Game date
January 3, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 18/34 · 260 YDS · 2 TD +17.6 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Daniels 4 REC · 70 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 5 REC · 101 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • M.Wheaton 5 REC · 66 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Gradkowski 2/3 · 22 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Wi.Johnson 1 CAR · 3 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 30–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–9 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(11:59) 29-J.Forsett left tackle to 50 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at BAL 49, RECOVERED…
Game date
2015-01-03

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–17 on 2015-01-03. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +17.57 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Baltimore Ravens0101010030
Pittsburgh Steelers3608017

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

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 1:34FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 27
    Score
    0-3

    (1:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 12:32TD
    BPB. Pierce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    6-3

    (12:32) 30-B.Pierce right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 12:28XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-3

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:44FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    7-6

    (5:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 2:46FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 10
    Score
    10-6

    (2:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:42FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 29
    Score
    10-9

    (:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:11FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    13-9

    (10:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:21TD
    Tyron Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 11
    Score
    19-9

    (4:21) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 82-T.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:13XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    20-9

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:05TD
    Myles Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 6
    Score
    20-15

    (11:05) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 8:52FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 34
    Score
    23-15

    (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 8:03TD
    CGC. Gillmore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 21
    Score
    29-15

    (8:03) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 80-C.Gillmore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 7:56XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    30-15

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:00Safety
    SKS. Koch

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 78
    Score
    30-17

    (2:00) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punt is BLOCKED by 29-S.Thomas, Center-48-P.Scales, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +17.57 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  2. 2O. Daniels · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  3. 3Shi SmithShi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Gillmore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Gradkowski · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyron SmithTyron Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8Wi. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 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 (+17.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

Joe Flacco's top snap (+3.07 EPA): (10:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels to PIT 43 for 23 yards (43-T.Polamalu).

Biggest single play (-5.65 EPA): J. Forsett — (11:59) 29-J.Forsett left tackle to 50 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at BAL 49, RECOVERED by PIT-91-S.Tuitt at BAL 45. 91-S.Tuitt to BAL 45 for no gain (53-J.Zuttah).

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) · 54 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +4.9% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.57 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +17.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.176-0.069
Offensive success rate50.7%43.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.517-0.143
Rush EPA/play-0.283-0.083
Defensive EPA/play+0.069-0.176
Defensive success rate56.5%49.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.07 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +12.52 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -6.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Pierce (Q2 12:32)
  • Tyron SmithBaltimore Ravens — Tyron Smith (Joe Flacco pass) (Q3 4:21)
  • Myles BryantPittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:05)
  • Baltimore Ravens — C. Gillmore (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 8:03)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q1 1:34)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q2 5:44)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 2:46)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q2 0:42)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q3 10:11)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 8:52)
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 27 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–6. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 30-B.Pierce right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 12:28) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 4 (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 29 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 82-T.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:13) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–8. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q4 11:05) — (11:05) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 34 (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 21 (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 80-C.Gillmore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:56) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 78 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punt is BLOCKED by 29-S.Thomas, Center-48-P.Scales, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 83-H.Miller to BAL 38 for 30 yards (51-D.Smith). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.08]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant to BAL 20 for 22 yards (21-L.Webb). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.31]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.R [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.32]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown to BAL 34 for 10 yards (36-J.Miles). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +1.76]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels to PIT 43 for 23 yards (43-T.Polamalu). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.07]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) 29-J.Forsett left tackle to 50 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at BAL 49, RECOVERED by PIT-91-S.Tuitt at BAL 45. 91-S.Tuitt to BAL 45 for no gain (53-J.Zuttah). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -5.65]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stewart at BAL -7. Touchback. [WPA -1.4% · EPA -5.15]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 34-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 55-T.Suggs at PIT 24. 55-T.Suggs to PIT 21 for 3 yards (34-B.Tate). The Replay Official challenged the incom [WPA -8.0% · EPA -5.11]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.R [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 1:34 · BAL 27 · Score 0-3
    (1:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 12:32 · PIT 5 · Score 6-3
    (12:32) 30-B.Pierce right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 12:28 · PIT 2 · Score 7-3
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 5:44 · BAL 4 · Score 7-6
    (5:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 2:46 · PIT 10 · Score 10-6
    (2:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · BAL 29 · Score 10-9
    (:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 10:11 · PIT 27 · Score 13-9
    (10:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 4:21 · PIT 11 · Score 19-9
    (4:21) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 82-T.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 4:13 · PIT 2 · Score 20-9
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:05 · BAL 6 · Score 20-15
    (11:05) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:52 · PIT 34 · Score 23-15
    (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · PIT 21 · Score 29-15
    (8:03) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 80-C.Gillmore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 7:56 · PIT 2 · Score 30-15
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 78 · Score 30-17
    (2:00) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punt is BLOCKED by 29-S.Thomas, Center-48-P.Scales, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

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 above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2015-01-03?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-17 in Week 18, 2014.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 8; Final: Baltimore Ravens 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — B. Pierce (Q2 12:32) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 4:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:05) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Gillmore (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 8:03) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 1:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 5:44, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 2:46, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 10:11, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 8:52, 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), 57.4% completion, +4.9% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.57 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 52.9% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +17.57 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 +17.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.07 EPA): (10:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels to PIT 43 for 23 yards (43-T.Polamalu)..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L

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