Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 26–9 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 19–0 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:01) 34-A.Collins left tackle to BAL 31 for -1 yards (97-C.Heyward). FUMBLES (97-C.Heywa…
- Game date
- 2017-10-01
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 26–9 on 2017-10-01. JuJu Smith-Schuster posted a game-high +7.26 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 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | |
| 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play - 2
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.34 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 3
M. Wallace · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 4

Jordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 5
N. Boyle · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 6
Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 7

Jonathan Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 8

Jarquez Hunter · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 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
JuJu Smith-Schuster — PIT · Receiving
JuJu Smith-Schuster posted the highest total EPA (+7.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.81 EPA per play.
JuJu Smith-Schuster's top snap (+3.01 EPA): (:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.63 EPA): Alfred Collins — (6:01) 34-A.Collins left tackle to BAL 31 for -1 yards (97-C.Heyward). FUMBLES (97-C.Heyward), RECOVERED by PIT-97-C.Heyward at BAL 28. 97-C.Heyward to BAL 28 for no gain (77-A.Howard).
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) · 51 dropbacks · 60.8% completion · -1.4% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.61 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.237 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.101 | -0.228 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.446 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.237 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 57.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.01 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.24 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -20.15 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +1.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Wallace (Joe Flacco pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
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 13 (Q1 0:26) — (:26) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 16–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 31 (Q2 7:28); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 3:24) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q3 12:36) — (12:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q3 6:07) — (6:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 26-L.Bell right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 2:26) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) 34-A.Collins left tackle to BAL 31 for -1 yards (97-C.Heyward). FUMBLES (97-C.Heyward), RECOVERED by PIT-97-C.Heyward at BAL 28. 97-C.Heyward to BAL 28 for no gain (77-A.Howard).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco to BAL 11 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at BAL 11. 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 8 for -8 yards (97-C.Heyward).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Shazier at 50. 50-R.Shazier to BAL 48 for 2 yards (82-B.Watson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to PIT 20 for no gain (22-J.Smith). Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.Roeth
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 67-B.Finney reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner left tackle ran ob at PIT 40 for 23 yards (22-J.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) 34-A.Collins left tackle to BAL 31 for -1 yards (97-C.Heyward). FUMBLES (97-C.Heyward), RECOVERED by PIT-97-C.Heyward at BAL 28. 97-C.Heyward to BAL 28 for no gain (77-A.Howard).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Shazier at 50. 50-R.Shazier to BAL 48 for 2 yards (82-B.Watson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to PIT 20 for no gain (22-J.Smith). Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.Roeth
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 0:26 · BAL 13 · Score 3-0
(:26) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 7:28 · BAL 31 · Score 6-0
(7:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. Penalty on BAL-29-M.Humphrey, Defensive Offside, declined.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 3:32 · BAL 1 · Score 12-0
(3:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:24 · BAL 15 · Score 13-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · BAL 11 · Score 19-0
(:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 12:36 · PIT 24 · Score 19-3
(12:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 6:07 · PIT 16 · Score 19-9
(6:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · BAL 1 · Score 25-9
(2:30) 26-L.Bell right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · BAL 15 · Score 26-9
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
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.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2017-10-01?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-9 in Week 4, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 9; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Baltimore Ravens 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 3:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Wallace (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 6:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 2:30) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 0:26, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 7:28, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 12:36, 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), 60.8% completion, -1.4% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.61 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.5% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.34 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
JuJu Smith-Schuster (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.01 EPA): (:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L