Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 17–10 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 10–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- George Pickens
- Top passer
- Lucky Jackson
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 35 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A…
- Game date
- 2023-10-08
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 17–10 on 2023-10-08, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 10–3 halftime lead. George Pickens posted a game-high +8.94 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 2

Jaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 3

Nelson Agholor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 4
Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 5

Kenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.64 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 6

Julian Hill · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 7

Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 8

George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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
George Pickens — PIT · Receiving
George Pickens posted the highest total EPA (+8.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.
George Pickens's top snap (+4.63 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.94 EPA): Lucky Jackson — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 35 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at BAL 36. 90-T.Watt to BAL 18 for 18 yards (3-O.Beckham; 8-L.Jackson)
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 Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -18.33 total EPA
Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.122 | -0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 35.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.390 | +0.071 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.090 | -0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.060 | +0.122 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.0% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.12 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.06 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -10.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -4.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Julian Hill 
Pittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Kenny Pickett pass)
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 6:15) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q2 12:25) — (12:25) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 86 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 11-J.Stout punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-69-T.Ott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 41 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right intended for 3-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Porter at PIT -4. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 35 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at BAL 36. 90-T.Watt to BAL 18 for 18 yards (3-O.Beckham; 8-L.Jackson)
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:48) — (5:48) 11-J.Stout punts 50 yards to PIT 17, Center-69-T.Ott. 89-G.Olszewski to PIT 25 for 8 yards (48-J.Moon). FUMBLES (48-J.Moon), touched at PIT 25, RECOVERED by BAL-25-K.Seymour at PIT 27. 25-K.Sey
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep left to 14-G.Pickens to BAL 42 for 21 yards (21-B.Stephens).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 35 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at BAL 36. 90-T.Watt to BAL 18 for 18 yards (3-O.Beckham; 8-L.Jackson)
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:48) — (5:48) 11-J.Stout punts 50 yards to PIT 17, Center-69-T.Ott. 89-G.Olszewski to PIT 25 for 8 yards (48-J.Moon). FUMBLES (48-J.Moon), touched at PIT 25, RECOVERED by BAL-25-K.Seymour at PIT 27. 25-K.Sey
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right intended for 3-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Porter at PIT -4. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 6:20 · PIT 14 · Score 6-0
(6:20) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 6:15 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 12:25 · PIT 4 · Score 10-0
(12:25) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 3:21 · BAL 25 · Score 10-3
(3:21) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 11:18 · PIT 86 · Score 10-5
(11:18) 11-J.Stout punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-69-T.Ott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:13 · BAL 7 · Score 10-8
(7:13) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · BAL 41 · Score 10-14
(1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:52 · BAL 24 · Score 10-17
(:52) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.
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.
- George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Lucky Jackson (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2023-10-08?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in Week 5, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Hill (Q1 6:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (K. Pickett pass) (Q4 1:23) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 12:25, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 3:21, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:13, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 0:52, 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), 46.8% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -18.33 total passing EPA. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.6% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.63 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W