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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2020 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Steelers defeat Ravens 28–24 in Week 8

Willie Snead led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 28–24 Week 8 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 28 7–0 Winner
Final 28–24
Baltimore Ravens 24 5–2
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
28–24
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 7–17 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
FantasyHQ MVP
Willie Snead
Game date
November 1, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • JuJu Smith-Schuster
    JuJu Smith-Schuster 7 REC · 67 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 21/37 · 173 YDS · 2 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Ebron 4 REC · 48 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Willie Snead
    Willie Snead 5 REC · 106 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.K. Dobbins
    J.K. Dobbins 15 CAR · 113 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Miles Boykin
    Miles Boykin 2 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 28–24 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 7–17 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Willie Snead
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
Biggest EPA play
(14:14) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 41…
Game date
2020-11-01

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 28–24 on 2020-11-01, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 17–7 halftime lead. Willie Snead posted a game-high +6.48 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers70157028
Baltimore Ravens71007024

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

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 14:14TD
    Robert Spillane

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 71
    Score
    6-0

    (14:14) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Spillane [90-T.Watt] at BAL 33. 41-R.Spillane for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 14:06XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 8:48TD
    Miles Boykin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    7-6

    (8:48) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 80-M.Boykin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 8:44XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 7:28TD
    Gus Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    7-13

    (7:28) 72-B.Powers reported in as eligible. 35-G.Edwards left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 7:24XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:03FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 33
    Score
    7-17

    (:03) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 13:27TD
    EEE. Ebron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 18
    Score
    13-17

    (13:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 13:21XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    14-17

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

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 13:17XP
    Gus Edwards

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 73
    Score
    14-17

    (13:17) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right end to BAL 29 for 2 yards (91-S.Tuitt).

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 5:41TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    20-17

    (5:41) 30-J.Conner left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 5:38XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    21-17

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

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 12:00TD
    Montaric Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 3
    Score
    21-23

    (12:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 11:56XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    21-24

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

  15. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:32TD
    Chase Claypool

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 8
    Score
    27-24

    (7:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:29XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    28-24

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Willie SneadWillie Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2JuJu Smith-SchusterJuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.54 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4E. Ebron · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  5. 5J.K. DobbinsJ.K. Dobbins · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  6. 6Miles BoykinMiles Boykin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  7. 7Devin DuvernayDevin Duvernay · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  8. 8Ray-Ray McCloud IIIRay-Ray McCloud III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.69 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 (+6.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

Willie Snead's top snap (+2.86 EPA): (11:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 83-W.Snead to PIT 9 for 34 yards (41-R.Spillane).

Biggest single play (-7.60 EPA): Lucky Jackson — (14:14) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Spillane [90-T.Watt] at BAL 33. 41-R.Spillane for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -13.1% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -9.34 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.022-0.065
Offensive success rate43.5%41.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.150-0.240
Rush EPA/play-0.066+0.031
Defensive EPA/play+0.065-0.022
Defensive success rate58.3%56.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.07 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -6.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +1.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Robert SpillanePittsburgh Steelers — Robert Spillane (Q1 14:14)
  • Miles BoykinBaltimore Ravens — Miles Boykin (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q1 8:48)
  • Gus EdwardsBaltimore Ravens — Gus Edwards (Q2 7:28)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 13:27)
  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (Q3 5:41)
  • Montaric BrownBaltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q4 12:00)
  • Chase ClaypoolPittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 7:32)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 0:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q1 14:14); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 14:06) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 80-M.Boykin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 8:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) 72-B.Powers reported in as eligible. 35-G.Edwards left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 7:24) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 33 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 15–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 18 (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 13:21) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PIT 73 (Q3 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right end to BAL 29 for 2 yards (91-S.Tuitt).; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) 30-J.Conner left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 5:38) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 11:56) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 7:29) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete deep middle to 83-W.Snead (39-M.Fitzpatrick). [WPA -35.3% · EPA -2.02]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle to PIT 6 for 2 yards (96-I.Buggs, 39-M.Fitzpatrick). FUMBLES (39-M.Fitzpatrick), RECOVERED by PIT-41-R.Spillane at PIT 6. [WPA -33.0% · EPA -2.80]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 83-W.Snead to PIT 23 for 32 yards (34-Te.Edmunds). [WPA +23.3% · EPA +1.95]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 13-D.Duvernay to PIT 18 for 39 yards (31-J.Layne). [WPA +22.6% · EPA +3.96]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Spillane [90-T.Watt] at BAL 33. 41-R.Spillane for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -7.60]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Spillane [90-T.Watt] at BAL 33. 41-R.Spillane for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -7.60]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left intended for 89-M.Andrews INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Highsmith at BAL 23. 56-A.Highsmith to BAL 21 for 2 yards (42-P.Ricard). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.45]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at PIT 13 for -5 yards (48-B.Dupree). FUMBLES (48-B.Dupree), touched at PIT 9, RECOVERED by PIT-98-V.Williams at PIT 4. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.59]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 40 for 10 yards (24-M.Peters). FUMBLES (24-M.Peters), RECOVERED by BAL-24-M.Peters at PIT 44. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.47]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 14:14 · PIT 71 · Score 6-0
    (14:14) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Spillane [90-T.Watt] at BAL 33. 41-R.Spillane for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 14:06 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 8:48 · PIT 6 · Score 7-6
    (8:48) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 80-M.Boykin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 8:44 · PIT 15 · Score 7-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 7:28 · PIT 1 · Score 7-13
    (7:28) 72-B.Powers reported in as eligible. 35-G.Edwards left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 7:24 · PIT 15 · Score 7-14
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · PIT 33 · Score 7-17
    (:03) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 13:27 · BAL 18 · Score 13-17
    (13:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 13:21 · BAL 15 · Score 14-17
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 13:17 · PIT 73 · Score 14-17
    (13:17) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right end to BAL 29 for 2 yards (91-S.Tuitt).
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 5:41 · BAL 1 · Score 20-17
    (5:41) 30-J.Conner left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:38 · BAL 15 · Score 21-17
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  13. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 12:00 · PIT 3 · Score 21-23
    (12:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 11:56 · PIT 15 · Score 21-24
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:32 · BAL 8 · Score 27-24
    (7:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:29 · BAL 15 · Score 28-24
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

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.
  • Willie Snead (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Lucky Jackson (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2020-11-01?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 28-24 in Week 8, 2020.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 15, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Baltimore Ravens 24.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Spillane (Q1 14:14) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Boykin (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 8:48) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q2 7:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 13:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 5:41) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 12:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 7:32) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 0:03, 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?

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 33.3% completion, -13.1% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -9.34 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.8% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.54 total passing EPA.

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

Willie Snead (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.86 EPA): (11:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 83-W.Snead to PIT 9 for 34 yards (41-R.Spillane)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L