Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 26–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 14–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Flacco
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:45) 34-A.Collins left guard to PIT 2 for no gain (24-C.Sensabaugh). FUMBLES (24-C.Sens…
- Game date
- 2018-09-30
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–14 on 2018-09-30, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 17–14 halftime lead. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +11.54 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 26 | |
| 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +11.54 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2

Ji'Ayir Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 3

Mykel Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 4
Willie Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5

Chris Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play - 6

Tre'Davious White · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play - 7

Jordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play - 8

Alfred Collins · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 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
Joe Flacco — BAL · Passing
Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+11.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Joe Flacco's top snap (+4.65 EPA): (14:03) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 13-J.Brown pushed ob at PIT 13 for 71 yards (34-T.Edmunds).
Biggest single play (-5.94 EPA): Alfred Collins — (12:45) 34-A.Collins left guard to PIT 2 for no gain (24-C.Sensabaugh). FUMBLES (24-C.Sensabaugh), RECOVERED by PIT-34-T.Edmunds at PIT 1. 34-T.Edmunds to PIT 1 for no gain (42-P.Ricard).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.88 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.051 | -0.152 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.262 | -0.158 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.465 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.152 | -0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +4.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -11.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Ji'Ayir Brown (Joe Flacco pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Alfred Collins (Joe Flacco pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Koch 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
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 33 (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 13-J.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 10:45) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 34-A.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 8:03) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PIT 72 (Q2 4:57); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 26 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q2 2:50) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 30-J.Conner is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal 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 31 (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 14-T.White to PIT 33 for 14 yards (31-N.Berhe; 21-S.Davis).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 14:03) — (14:03) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 13-J.Brown pushed ob at PIT 13 for 71 yards (34-T.Edmunds).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-V.McDonald to PIT 31 for no gain (23-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (23-T.Jefferson), RECOVERED by BAL-23-T.Jefferson at PIT 31. 23-T.Jefferson for 31
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) 34-A.Collins left guard to PIT 2 for no gain (24-C.Sensabaugh). FUMBLES (24-C.Sensabaugh), RECOVERED by PIT-34-T.Edmunds at PIT 1. 34-T.Edmunds to PIT 1 for no gain (42-P.Ricard).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 14:03) — (14:03) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 13-J.Brown pushed ob at PIT 13 for 71 yards (34-T.Edmunds).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-V.McDonald to PIT 31 for no gain (23-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (23-T.Jefferson), RECOVERED by BAL-23-T.Jefferson at PIT 31. 23-T.Jefferson for 31
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Levine Sr. at PIT 43. 41-A.Levine Sr. to PIT 27 for 16 yards (30-J.Conner).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 10:52 · PIT 33 · Score 6-0
(10:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 13-J.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 10:45 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 8:07 · PIT 3 · Score 13-0
(8:07) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 34-A.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 8:03 · PIT 15 · Score 14-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 14:10 · BAL 16 · Score 14-3
(14:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 6:29 · BAL 20 · Score 14-6
(6:29) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:57 · PIT 72 · Score 14-6
(4:57) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 51 yards to PIT 21, Center-46-M.Cox. 10-R.Switzer to PIT 24 for 3 yards (47-D.Turner, 41-A.Levine Sr.).
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:59 · BAL 26 · Score 14-12
(2:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 2:50 · BAL 2 · Score 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 30-J.Conner is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 4:03 · PIT 29 · Score 17-14
(4:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 11:47 · PIT 31 · Score 20-14
(11:47) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:40 · PIT 10 · Score 23-14
(3:40) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 13 · Score 26-14
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 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 Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2018-09-30?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-14 in Week 4, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 26, Pittsburgh Steelers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Brown (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 10:52) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Collins (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 8:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 2:59) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 14:10, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 6:29, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Koch (Q2 4:57, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 4:03, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 11:47, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 3:40, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 2:00, 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), 54.0% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.88 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 63.6% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.54 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 +11.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.65 EPA): (14:03) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 13-J.Brown pushed ob at PIT 13 for 71 yards (34-T.Edmunds)..
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L