Steelers 23–16 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2018

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 23–16 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 14–6 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: B. Roethlisberger
Top passer: B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play: (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 81-J.James to BAL 21 for 51 yards …
Game date: 2018-11-04

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–16 on 2018-11-04. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +15.57 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	7	6	3	0	23
Baltimore Ravens	3	3	7	3	0	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers

+1PIT 15

+3PIT 19

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 5:05FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 5
Score
0-3
(5:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:09TD
James Conner
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 7
Score
6-3
(1:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 30-J.Conner for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:03XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
7-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:23TD
Anthony Brown
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 6
Score
13-3
(7:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:18XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
14-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 4:40FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 5
Score
14-6
(4:40) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:50TD
BRB. Roethlisberger
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 1
Score
20-6
(6:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 3:01TD
Alfred Collins
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
20-12
(3:01) 34-A.Collins right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 2:56XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
20-13
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:29FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 11
Score
23-13
(8:29) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 5:27FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 19
Score
23-16
(5:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 37 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).

1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.57 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
3James Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
5Mark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
6Jordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
7Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +3.07 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8Joshua Dobbs · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.43 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

B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+15.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.07 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 81-J.James to BAL 21 for 51 yards (24-B.Carr).

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) · 53 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -5.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +15.57 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	+0.143	+0.042
Offensive success rate	44.1%	44.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.333	+0.095
Rush EPA/play	-0.079	-0.131
Defensive EPA/play	-0.042	-0.143
Defensive success rate	55.7%	55.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +3.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +13.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:09)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 7:23)
Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger (Q3 6:50)
Baltimore Ravens — Alfred Collins (Q3 3:01)

Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 5:05)
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 4:40)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 8:29)
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 5:27)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 30-J.Conner for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 1:03) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 7:18) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) 34-A.Collins right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 2:56) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 11 (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 37 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 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 30-J.Conner for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.64]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-M.Andrews pushed ob at BAL 46 for 20 yards (42-M.Burnett). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.76]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 81-J.James to BAL 21 for 51 yards (24-B.Carr). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +4.07]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 52 yards to PIT 25, Center-46-M.Cox. 10-R.Switzer to PIT 26 for 1 yard (48-P.Onwuasor; 36-C.Clark). PENALTY on PIT-88-D.Heyward-Bey, Offensive Holding, 10 yards [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.74]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) No. 5 - Joshua Dobbs in at QB for PIT. 5-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 27 for 22 yards (32-E.Weddle). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.43]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 81-J.James to BAL 21 for 51 yards (24-B.Carr). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +4.07]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-M.Andrews pushed ob at BAL 46 for 20 yards (42-M.Burnett). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.76]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete deep right to 89-M.Andrews (42-M.Burnett). PENALTY on PIT-42-M.Burnett, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at PIT 17 - No Play. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +2.65]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 30-J.Conner for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.64]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 5:05 · PIT 5 · Score 0-3
(5:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:09 · BAL 7 · Score 6-3
(1:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 30-J.Conner for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:03 · BAL 15 · Score 7-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:23 · BAL 6 · Score 13-3
(7:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:18 · BAL 15 · Score 14-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 4:40 · PIT 5 · Score 14-6
(4:40) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:50 · BAL 1 · Score 20-6
(6:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:01 · PIT 1 · Score 20-12
(3:01) 34-A.Collins right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 2:56 · PIT 15 · Score 20-13
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:29 · BAL 11 · Score 23-13
(8:29) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 5:27 · PIT 19 · Score 23-16
(5:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 37 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.

Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2018-11-04?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-16 in Week 9, 2018.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Baltimore Ravens 16.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:09) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 7:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q3 6:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Collins (Q3 3:01) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 5:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 4:40, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 8:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 5:27, 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), 52.8% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +15.57 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 52.3% completion, -3.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.07 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+4.07 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 81-J.James to BAL 21 for 51 yards (24-B.Carr)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

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