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NFL · Week 2 · September 11, 2014 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2014 Week 2 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 26–6 in Week 2

Joe Flacco led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 6–26 Week 2 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 6 1–1
Final 6–26
Baltimore Ravens 26 1–1 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
6–26
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–10 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Game date
September 11, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Levi Bell 5 REC · 48 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Wheaton 2 CAR · 22 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Blount 3 CAR · 8 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 21/32 · 166 YDS · 2 TD +9.9 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Daniels 5 REC · 28 YDS · 2 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 6 REC · 71 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 26–6 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–10 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(2:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown I…
Game date
2014-09-11

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–6 on 2014-09-11. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +9.91 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Pittsburgh Steelers033006
Baltimore Ravens7379026

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 0:32TD
    ODO. Daniels

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-6

    (:32) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 0:27XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Sam Koch appears in 130th consecutive game, setting a Ravens team record. He was holder on conversion attempt.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 8:05FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 11
    Score
    0-10

    (8:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 2:54FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    3-10

    (2:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 10:36FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 25
    Score
    6-10

    (10:36) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:04TD
    ODO. Daniels

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    6-16

    (4:04) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 3:58XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    6-17

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 14:14FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    6-20

    (14:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 11:17FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    6-23

    (11:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 4:35FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    6-26

    (4:35) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 20 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 · +9.91 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2O. Daniels · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  3. 3Shi SmithShi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  4. 4Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Forsett · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.80 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.

Joe Flacco

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Joe Flacco — BAL · Passing

Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+9.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Joe Flacco's top snap (+2.96 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 89-S.Smith to PIT 19 for 22 yards (22-W.Gay). PENALTY on PIT-23-M.Mitchell, Face Mask (15 Yards), 10 yards, enforced at PIT 19.

Biggest single play (-6.02 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (2:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 92-H.Ngata at BAL 19. 92-H.Ngata to BAL 32 for 13 yards (26-L.Bell). Ngata tips ball into air an

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) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -11.84 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.184+0.090
Offensive success rate39.2%44.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.289+0.310
Rush EPA/play+0.038-0.017
Defensive EPA/play-0.090+0.184
Defensive success rate55.4%60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.18 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +7.49 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, -13.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — O. Daniels (Joe Flacco pass) (Q1 0:32)
  • Baltimore Ravens — O. Daniels (Joe Flacco pass) (Q3 4:04)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 8:05)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q2 2:54)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q3 10:36)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 14:14)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 11:17)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 4:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q1 0:32) — (:32) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 0:27).

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q2 2:54) — (2:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q3 10:36) — (10:36) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 3:58) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 20 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 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 15-J.Brown to BAL 16 for 6 yards (51-D.Smith). FUMBLES (51-D.Smith), RECOVERED by BAL-93-D.Tyson at BAL 15. 93-D.Tyson to BAL 15 for no gain (8 [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.52]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown to BAL 23 for 18 yards (24-D.Stewart). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.00]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 88-D.Pitta to PIT 40 for 24 yards (50-R.Shazier). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.35]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 28 for -7 yards (58-E.Dumervil). [WPA -7.2% · EPA -1.51]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 11 for -10 yards (sack split by 58-E.Dumervil and 91-C.Upshaw). PENALTY on BAL-91-C.Upshaw, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 21 - No Pl [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.47]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 92-H.Ngata at BAL 19. 92-H.Ngata to BAL 32 for 13 yards (26-L.Bell). Ngata tips ball into air an [WPA -0.1% · EPA -6.02]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller to PIT 25 for 5 yards (57-C.Mosley). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley), RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at PIT 26. 57-C.Mosley to PIT 20 for 6 ya [WPA -2.2% · EPA -5.07]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 15-J.Brown to BAL 16 for 6 yards (51-D.Smith). FUMBLES (51-D.Smith), RECOVERED by BAL-93-D.Tyson at BAL 15. 93-D.Tyson to BAL 15 for no gain (8 [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.52]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) 29-J.Forsett right end to PIT 1 for 41 yards (28-C.Allen; 23-M.Mitchell). [WPA +0.4% · EPA +3.87]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 0:32 · PIT 2 · Score 0-6
    (:32) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 0:27 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Sam Koch appears in 130th consecutive game, setting a Ravens team record. He was holder on conversion attempt.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 8:05 · PIT 11 · Score 0-10
    (8:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:54 · BAL 7 · Score 3-10
    (2:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 10:36 · BAL 25 · Score 6-10
    (10:36) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 4:04 · PIT 1 · Score 6-16
    (4:04) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 3:58 · PIT 2 · Score 6-17
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 14:14 · PIT 5 · Score 6-20
    (14:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 11:17 · PIT 4 · Score 6-23
    (11:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 4:35 · PIT 2 · Score 6-26
    (4:35) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 20 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.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2014-09-11?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-6 in Week 2, 2014.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 9; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Baltimore Ravens 26.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — O. Daniels (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 0:32) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — O. Daniels (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 4:04) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 8:05, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 2:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 10:36, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 14:14, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 11:17, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 4:35, 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), 53.7% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -11.84 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 65.6% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.91 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 +9.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+2.96 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 89-S.Smith to PIT 19 for 22 yards (22-W.Gay). PENALTY on PIT-23-M.Mitchell, Face Mask (15 Yards), 10 yards, enforced at PIT 19..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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