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NFL · Week 5 · October 6, 2019 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2019 Week 5 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 26–23 in Week 5

Willie Snead led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 26–23 Week 5 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 26 3–2 Winner
Final 26–23
Pittsburgh Steelers 23 1–4
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
26–23
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–13 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
FantasyHQ MVP
Willie Snead
Game date
October 6, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Willie Snead
    Willie Snead 4 REC · 51 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 9 CAR · 44 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Hayden Hurst
    Hayden Hurst 4 REC · 32 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Mason Rudolph
    Mason Rudolph 13/24 · 120 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • V.McDonald 3 REC · 34 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hodges +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 26–23 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–13 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Willie Snead
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
Biggest EPA play
(7:14) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 38-J.Samuels. 38-J.Samuels pass…
Game date
2019-10-06

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–23 on 2019-10-06. Willie Snead posted a game-high +3.86 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Baltimore Ravens10706326
Pittsburgh Steelers7673023

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:24FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    3-0

    (7:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 4:54TD
    Melvin Ingram

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    9-0

    (4:54) (Shotgun) 21-M.Ingram left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 4:48XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-0

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

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:50TD
    JuJu Smith-Schuster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 35
    Score
    10-6

    (2:50) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:41XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    10-7

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

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:26TD
    Montaric Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 11
    Score
    16-7

    (11:26) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:21XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    17-7

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

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:43FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 23
    Score
    17-10

    (4:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:03FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 11
    Score
    17-13

    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:45TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    17-19

    (3:45) 30-J.Conner left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:42XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    17-20

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

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 11:42FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    20-20

    (11:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:41FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    20-23

    (2:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  14. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:14FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 30
    Score
    23-23

    (:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  15. BALBaltimore Ravens
    OT 5:31FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 28
    Score
    26-23

    (5:31) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 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. 1Willie SneadWillie Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  2. 2Mason RudolphMason Rudolph · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.68 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  3. 3Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.99 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  4. 4Hayden HurstHayden Hurst · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  5. 5V. McDonald · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  6. 6Gus EdwardsGus Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  7. 7Montaric BrownMontaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Hodges · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Willie Snead

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Willie Snead — BAL · Receiving

Willie Snead posted the highest total EPA (+3.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.

Willie Snead's top snap (+0.75 EPA): (2:24) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 83-W.Snead to PIT 44 for 14 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick, 98-V.Williams).

Biggest single play (-5.39 EPA): Z. Banner — (7:14) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 38-J.Samuels. 38-J.Samuels pass short right intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Bynes [99-M.Judon] at PIT 16. 57-J.Bynes to PIT

Quarterback report card

Lucky Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · +1.0% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.09 total EPA
  • Mason RudolphMason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +3.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.023-0.101
Offensive success rate41.8%42.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.188-0.062
Rush EPA/play+0.012-0.183
Defensive EPA/play+0.101+0.023
Defensive success rate57.3%58.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.10 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -2.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -7.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Melvin IngramBaltimore Ravens — Melvin Ingram (Q1 4:54)
  • JuJu Smith-SchusterPittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (Mason Rudolph pass) (Q1 2:50)
  • Montaric BrownBaltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q2 11:26)
  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (Q3 3:45)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 7:24)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 4:43)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 0:03)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 11:42)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 2:41)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 0:14)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (OT 5:31)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 21-M.Ingram left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 4:48) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 2:41) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–6. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 11:21) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 11 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 3:45); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 3:42) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 28 (OT 5:31) — (5:31) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 45 for 10 yards (44-M.Humphrey). FUMBLES (44-M.Humphrey), touched at PIT 45, RECOVERED by BAL-44-M.Humphrey at PIT 37. 44-M.Hu [WPA -27.7% · EPA -4.68]
  • Baltimore Ravens (OT 8:23) — (8:23) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 47 yards to PIT 32, Center-46-M.Cox, fair catch by 10-R.Switzer. [WPA +23.1% · EPA +0.16]
  • Baltimore Ravens (OT 5:31) — (5:31) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. [WPA +20.6% · EPA +1.17]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at PIT 30 for -3 yards (79-J.Hargrave). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -0.73]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 13-J.Washington to PIT 38 for 26 yards (99-M.Judon) [29-E.Thomas]. PIT-2-M.Rudolph was injured during the play. PENALTY on BAL-29-E.Thomas, Roughing t [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.33]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:14) — (7:14) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 38-J.Samuels. 38-J.Samuels pass short right intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Bynes [99-M.Judon] at PIT 16. 57-J.Bynes to PIT [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.39]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 45 for 10 yards (44-M.Humphrey). FUMBLES (44-M.Humphrey), touched at PIT 45, RECOVERED by BAL-44-M.Humphrey at PIT 37. 44-M.Hu [WPA -27.7% · EPA -4.68]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 13-J.Washington to PIT 38 for 26 yards (99-M.Judon) [29-E.Thomas]. PIT-2-M.Rudolph was injured during the play. PENALTY on BAL-29-E.Thomas, Roughing t [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.33]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left intended for 11-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Hilton at BAL 26. 28-M.Hilton ran ob at BAL 25 for 1 yard. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.46]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 7:24 · PIT 9 · Score 3-0
    (7:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 4:54 · PIT 4 · Score 9-0
    (4:54) (Shotgun) 21-M.Ingram left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 4:48 · PIT 15 · Score 10-0
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 2:50 · BAL 35 · Score 10-6
    (2:50) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 2:41 · BAL 15 · Score 10-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 11:26 · PIT 11 · Score 16-7
    (11:26) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 11:21 · PIT 15 · Score 17-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:43 · BAL 23 · Score 17-10
    (4:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · BAL 11 · Score 17-13
    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:45 · BAL 1 · Score 17-19
    (3:45) 30-J.Conner left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:42 · BAL 15 · Score 17-20
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  12. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 11:42 · PIT 8 · Score 20-20
    (11:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:41 · BAL 15 · Score 20-23
    (2:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  14. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 0:14 · PIT 30 · Score 23-23
    (:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  15. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — OT 5:31 · PIT 28 · Score 26-23
    (5:31) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Willie Snead (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2019-10-06?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-23 in Week 5, 2019.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q5: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 26, Pittsburgh Steelers 23.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Ingram (Q1 4:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (M. Rudolph pass) (Q1 2:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 11:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 3:45) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 7:24, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 4:43, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 11:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 2:41, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 0:14, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (OT 5:31, 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?

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 44.2% completion, +1.0% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.09 total passing EPA. Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.2% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +3.68 total passing EPA.

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

Willie Snead (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+0.75 EPA): (2:24) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 83-W.Snead to PIT 44 for 14 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick, 98-V.Williams)..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L