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NFL · Week 17 · December 29, 2019 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2019 Week 17 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 28–10 in Week 17

Hayden Hurst led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 10–28 Week 17 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 10 8–8
Final 10–28
Baltimore Ravens 28 14–2 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
10–28
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 7–16 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
D. Hodges
FantasyHQ MVP
Hayden Hurst
Game date
December 29, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • V.McDonald 2 REC · 19 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 4 REC · 54 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Benny Snell
    Benny Snell 18 CAR · 91 YDS · 1 TD +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Hayden Hurst
    Hayden Hurst 2 REC · 35 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Levine 1 CAR · 2 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Montaric Brown
    Montaric Brown 2 REC · 15 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 28–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 7–16 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Hayden Hurst
Top passer
D. Hodges
Biggest EPA play
(4:41) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, and recovers at PIT 3. 4-J.B…
Game date
2019-12-29

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28–10 on 2019-12-29. Hayden Hurst posted a game-high +3.89 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers0730010
Baltimore Ravens610012028

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 8:01FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    0-3

    (8:01) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 2:42FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    0-6

    (2:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:56TD
    Benny Snell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    6-6

    (12:56) 24-B.Snell Jr. left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:50XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-6

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:14FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 24
    Score
    7-9

    (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:26TD
    Julian Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    7-15

    (:26) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:21XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-16

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

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 9:58FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 8
    Score
    10-16

    (9:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 13:34FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 29
    Score
    10-19

    (13:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 4:41TD
    JBJ. Berry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 81
    Score
    10-25

    (4:41) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, and recovers at PIT 3. 4-J.Berry to PIT 3 for no gain (49-C.Board). FUMBLES (49-C.Board), RECOVERED by BAL-28-J.Richards at PIT -3. TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 4:36XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-26

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

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 4:27Safety
    DHD. Hodges

    Points+2

    Yard line
    BAL 94
    Score
    10-28

    (4:27) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass incomplete short right [39-B.Carr]. PENALTY on PIT-6-D.Hodges, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Hayden HurstHayden Hurst · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
  2. 2V. McDonald · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Levine · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
  4. 4Montaric BrownMontaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  5. 5Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6Benny SnellBenny Snell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.00 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  7. 7R.Griffin III · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Hayden Hurst

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Hayden Hurst — BAL · Receiving

Hayden Hurst posted the highest total EPA (+3.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.95 EPA per play.

Hayden Hurst's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (3:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin III pass deep middle to 81-H.Hurst to PIT 27 for 20 yards (20-C.Sutton).

Biggest single play (-5.92 EPA): J. Berry — (4:41) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, and recovers at PIT 3. 4-J.Berry to PIT 3 for no gain (49-C.Board). FUMBLES (49-C.Board), RECOVERED by BAL-28-J.Richards at PIT -3. TOUCHD

Quarterback report card

D. Hodges led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 32.1% completion · -18.7% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -12.71 total EPA
  • R.Griffin III (Baltimore Ravens) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -4.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.287-0.017
Offensive success rate31.3%47.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.454-0.182
Rush EPA/play-0.309-0.028
Defensive EPA/play+0.017+0.287
Defensive success rate52.8%68.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.29 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -1.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -19.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Benny SnellPittsburgh Steelers — Benny Snell (Q2 12:56)
  • Julian HillBaltimore Ravens — Julian Hill (Q2 0:26)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Berry (Q4 4:41)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 8:01)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 2:42)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 1:14)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 9:58)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 13:34)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 8:01) — (8:01) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) 24-B.Snell Jr. left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 12:50) — 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 24 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (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 8 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 0:21) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 8 (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 12–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 81 (Q4 4:41); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 4:36) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the BAL 94 (Q4 4:27).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges sacked at PIT 34 for -11 yards (99-M.Judon). FUMBLES (99-M.Judon) [99-M.Judon], touched at PIT 34, RECOVERED by BAL-97-M.Pierce at PIT 25. 97-M.Pierce to PIT 23 for 2 yards [WPA -17.3% · EPA -5.32]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin III pass deep middle to 81-H.Hurst to PIT 27 for 20 yards (20-C.Sutton). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.49]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right guard to PIT 4 for 38 yards (34-Te.Edmunds). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.79]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right guard to BAL 31 for -1 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-23-J.Haden at BAL 37. 23-J.Haden to BAL 34 for 3 yards (86-N.Boyle). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.09]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson ran ob at BAL 32 for 21 yards. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.68]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, and recovers at PIT 3. 4-J.Berry to PIT 3 for no gain (49-C.Board). FUMBLES (49-C.Board), RECOVERED by BAL-28-J.Richards at PIT -3. TOUCHD [WPA -3.0% · EPA -5.92]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges sacked at PIT 34 for -11 yards (99-M.Judon). FUMBLES (99-M.Judon) [99-M.Judon], touched at PIT 34, RECOVERED by BAL-97-M.Pierce at PIT 25. 97-M.Pierce to PIT 23 for 2 yards [WPA -17.3% · EPA -5.32]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right guard to BAL 31 for -1 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-23-J.Haden at BAL 37. 23-J.Haden to BAL 34 for 3 yards (86-N.Boyle). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.09]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right guard to PIT 4 for 38 yards (34-Te.Edmunds). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.79]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 8:01 · PIT 27 · Score 0-3
    (8:01) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 2:42 · PIT 4 · Score 0-6
    (2:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:56 · BAL 4 · Score 6-6
    (12:56) 24-B.Snell Jr. left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:50 · BAL 15 · Score 7-6
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:14 · PIT 24 · Score 7-9
    (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · PIT 8 · Score 7-15
    (:26) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · PIT 15 · Score 7-16
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:58 · BAL 8 · Score 10-16
    (9:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 13:34 · PIT 29 · Score 10-19
    (13:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:41 · BAL 81 · Score 10-25
    (4:41) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, and recovers at PIT 3. 4-J.Berry to PIT 3 for no gain (49-C.Board). FUMBLES (49-C.Board), RECOVERED by BAL-28-J.Richards at PIT -3. TOUCHD
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 4:36 · PIT 15 · Score 10-26
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  12. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 4:27 · BAL 94 · Score 10-28
    (4:27) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass incomplete short right [39-B.Carr]. PENALTY on PIT-6-D.Hodges, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced 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.
  • Hayden Hurst (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Hodges (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • R.Griffin III (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2019-12-29?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-10 in Week 17, 2019.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 12; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 28.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Snell (Q2 12:56) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Hill (Q2 0:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Berry (Q4 4:41) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 8:01, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 2:42, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 1:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 9:58, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 13:34, 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?

D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers), 32.1% completion, -18.7% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -12.71 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Baltimore Ravens), 42.3% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -4.72 total passing EPA.

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

Hayden Hurst (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (3:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin III pass deep middle to 81-H.Hurst to PIT 27 for 20 yards (20-C.Sutton)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 13-2 Now 14-2 W