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NFL · Week 12 · December 2, 2020 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2020 Week 12 Recap

Steelers defeat Ravens 19–14 in Week 12

Montaric Brown led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 14–19 Week 12 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 14 6–5
Final 14–19
Pittsburgh Steelers 19 11–0 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
14–19
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–12 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Montaric Brown
Game date
December 2, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Montaric Brown
    Montaric Brown 4 REC · 85 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Trace McSorley
    Trace McSorley 2/7 · 86 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Griffin III 7 CAR · 68 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Anthony McFarland Jr.
    Anthony McFarland Jr. 1 REC · 17 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ray-Ray McCloud III
    Ray-Ray McCloud III 1 REC · 8 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Washington
    Jordan Washington 2 REC · 19 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 19–14 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–12 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Montaric Brown
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(4:41) 4-S.Koch punts 58 yards to PIT 16, Center-60-N.Moore. 14-R.McCloud to PIT 16 for no…
Game date
2020-12-02

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 19–14 on 2020-12-02. Montaric Brown posted a game-high +3.61 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Baltimore Ravens7070014
Pittsburgh Steelers6670019

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

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:04TD
    JHJ. Haden

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 88
    Score
    0-6

    (7:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden [90-T.Watt] at BAL 14. 23-J.Haden for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 2:12TD
    Gus Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    6-6

    (2:12) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 2:07XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-6

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-60-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 11:52FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    7-9

    (11:52) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:30FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 9
    Score
    7-12

    (4:30) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 13:23TD
    JuJu Smith-Schuster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    7-18

    (13:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 13:20XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-19

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

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 3:10TD
    Montaric Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 70
    Score
    13-19

    (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.McSorley pass deep right to 15-M.Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:58XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    14-19

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-60-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Montaric BrownMontaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2Trace McSorleyTrace McSorley · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +3.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  3. 3Trace McSorleyTrace McSorley · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  4. 4R.Griffin III · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  5. 5Anthony McFarland Jr.Anthony McFarland Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  6. 6Ray-Ray McCloud IIIRay-Ray McCloud III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  7. 7Jordan WashingtonJordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  8. 8JuJu Smith-SchusterJuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Montaric Brown

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Montaric Brown — BAL · Receiving

Montaric Brown posted the highest total EPA (+3.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Montaric Brown's top snap (+5.71 EPA): (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.McSorley pass deep right to 15-M.Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.61 EPA): S. Koch — (4:41) 4-S.Koch punts 58 yards to PIT 16, Center-60-N.Moore. 14-R.McCloud to PIT 16 for no gain (33-D.Harris). FUMBLES (33-D.Harris), RECOVERED by BAL-41-A.Levine at PIT 16.

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) · 52 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.32 total EPA
  • R.Griffin III (Baltimore Ravens) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -10.9% CPOE · -1.03 EPA/play · -18.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.168-0.082
Offensive success rate36.6%47.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.613-0.045
Rush EPA/play-0.205-0.127
Defensive EPA/play+0.082+0.168
Defensive success rate52.9%63.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.17 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.08 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -11.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -7.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Haden (Q1 7:04)
  • Gus EdwardsBaltimore Ravens — Gus Edwards (Q1 2:12)
  • JuJu Smith-SchusterPittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 13:23)
  • Montaric BrownBaltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Trace McSorley pass) (Q4 3:10)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 11:52)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 4:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 88 (Q1 7:04); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 2:07) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-60-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 13:20) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 70 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.McSorley pass deep right to 15-M.Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:58) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-60-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) 4-S.Koch punts 58 yards to PIT 16, Center-60-N.Moore. 14-R.McCloud to PIT 16 for no gain (33-D.Harris). FUMBLES (33-D.Harris), RECOVERED by BAL-41-A.Levine at PIT 16. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +6.61]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 67-B.Bredeson reported in as eligible. 3-R.Griffin to BAL 21 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-98-V.Williams at BAL 22. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.75]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden [90-T.Watt] at BAL 14. 23-J.Haden for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.05]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (No Huddle) 3-R.Griffin pass incomplete short right to 82-L.Willson (39-M.Fitzpatrick). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.73]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin right guard to PIT 37 for 39 yards (23-J.Haden). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.55]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) 4-S.Koch punts 58 yards to PIT 16, Center-60-N.Moore. 14-R.McCloud to PIT 16 for no gain (33-D.Harris). FUMBLES (33-D.Harris), RECOVERED by BAL-41-A.Levine at PIT 16. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +6.61]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden [90-T.Watt] at BAL 14. 23-J.Haden for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.05]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 67-B.Bredeson reported in as eligible. 3-R.Griffin to BAL 21 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-98-V.Williams at BAL 22. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.75]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.McSorley pass deep right to 15-M.Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +5.71]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:04 · PIT 88 · Score 0-6
    (7:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden [90-T.Watt] at BAL 14. 23-J.Haden for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 2:12 · PIT 1 · Score 6-6
    (2:12) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 2:07 · PIT 15 · Score 7-6
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-60-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 11:52 · BAL 7 · Score 7-9
    (11:52) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:30 · BAL 9 · Score 7-12
    (4:30) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · BAL 1 · Score 7-18
    (13:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:20 · BAL 15 · Score 7-19
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:10 · PIT 70 · Score 13-19
    (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.McSorley pass deep right to 15-M.Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 2:58 · PIT 15 · Score 14-19
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-60-N.Moore, 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.
  • Montaric Brown (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • R.Griffin III (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2020-12-02?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 19-14 in Week 12, 2020.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 19.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Haden (Q1 7:04) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q1 2:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 13:23) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (T. McSorley pass) (Q4 3:10) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 11:52, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 4:30, 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), 69.2% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.32 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Baltimore Ravens), 38.9% completion, -10.9% CPOE, -1.03 EPA per dropback, -18.51 total passing EPA.

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

Montaric Brown (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.71 EPA): (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.McSorley pass deep right to 15-M.Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 10-0 Now 11-0 W