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NFL · Wild Card · January 11, 2025 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2024 Wild Card Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 28–14 in Wild Card

Lucky Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 14–28 Wild Card finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 14 10–8
Final 14–28
Baltimore Ravens 28 13–5 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
14–28
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 0–27 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Game date
January 11, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • George Pickens
    George Pickens 5 REC · 87 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 20/36 · 258 YDS · 2 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Van Jefferson
    Van Jefferson 2 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 16/26 · 190 YDS · 2 TD +11.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Derrick Henry
    Derrick Henry 26 CAR · 186 YDS · 2 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashod Bateman
    Rashod Bateman 2 REC · 24 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 28–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 0–27 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2025-01-11

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28–14 on 2025-01-11. Lucky Jackson posted a game-high +11.66 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Pittsburgh Steelers00140014
Baltimore Ravens72070028

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 4:50TD
    Rashod Bateman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    0-6

    (4:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 4:45XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 4:13TD
    Derrick Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    0-13

    (4:13) 74-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 4:09XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    0-14

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:11TD
    Julian Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    0-20

    (:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 43-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-97-Ca.Heyward was injured during the play.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:02TD
    Justin Tucker

    Points+7

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    0-21

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 8:10TD
    Van Jefferson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 30
    Score
    6-21

    (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 8:05XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-21

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: PIT-97-Ca.Heyward has returned to the game.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:57TD
    Derrick Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 44
    Score
    7-27

    (5:57) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:49XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-28

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:32TD
    George Pickens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 36
    Score
    13-28

    (3:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:24XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    14-28

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +11.66 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2George PickensGeorge Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  3. 3Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.25 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  4. 4Derrick HenryDerrick Henry · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +5.28 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  5. 5Rashod BatemanRashod Bateman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
  6. 6Van JeffersonVan Jefferson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  7. 7Nick HarrisNick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  8. 8Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Lucky Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Lucky Jackson — BAL · Passing

Lucky Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+11.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Lucky Jackson's top snap (-4.25 EPA): (:28) 8-L.Jackson kneels to PIT 13 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (+4.28 EPA): Russell Wilson — (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.25 total EPA
  • Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +11.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.076+0.201
Offensive success rate41.0%52.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.156+0.448
Rush EPA/play-0.154+0.270
Defensive EPA/play-0.201-0.076
Defensive success rate47.2%59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.08 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.20 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +17.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +4.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Rashod BatemanBaltimore Ravens — Rashod Bateman (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q1 4:50)
  • Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens — Derrick Henry (Q2 4:13)
  • Julian HillBaltimore Ravens — Julian Hill (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q2 0:11)
  • Van JeffersonPittsburgh Steelers — Van Jefferson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 8:10)
  • Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens — Derrick Henry (Q3 5:57)
  • George PickensPittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 3:32)
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 15 (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 4:45) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 20–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q2 4:13) — (4:13) 74-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 4:09) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 43-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-97-Ca.Heyward was injured during the play.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 0:02) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 30 (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 8:05) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: PIT-97-Ca.Heyward has returned to the game.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 44 (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 5:49) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 36 (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 3:24) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left tackle to PIT 12 for 34 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick; 26-D.Jackson). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.02]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.61]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 80-I.Likely pushed ob at PIT 49 for 25 yards (20-C.Sutton). [WPA +5.3% · EPA +2.48]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles left guard to PIT 44 for 20 yards (41-P.Wilson). PENALTY on PIT-24-J.Porter, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 44. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +2.20]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left guard to PIT 39 for 2 yards (53-K.Van Noy). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -1.23]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.4% · EPA +4.28]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 8-L.Jackson kneels to PIT 13 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.25]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.12]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +3.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 4:50 · PIT 15 · Score 0-6
    (4:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 4:45 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 4:13 · PIT 8 · Score 0-13
    (4:13) 74-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 4:09 · PIT 15 · Score 0-14
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · PIT 5 · Score 0-20
    (:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 43-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-97-Ca.Heyward was injured during the play.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+7) — Q2 0:02 · PIT 15 · Score 0-21
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:10 · BAL 30 · Score 6-21
    (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-V.Jefferson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 8:05 · BAL 15 · Score 7-21
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: PIT-97-Ca.Heyward has returned to the game.
  9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 5:57 · PIT 44 · Score 7-27
    (5:57) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 5:49 · PIT 15 · Score 7-28
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:32 · BAL 36 · Score 13-28
    (3:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:24 · BAL 15 · Score 14-28
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

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.
  • Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Lucky Jackson (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2025-01-11?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 in Wild Card, 2024.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 20; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 28.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Bateman (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 4:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 4:13) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Hill (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 0:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. Jefferson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 8:10) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q3 5:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 3:32) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.6% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.25 total passing EPA. Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 61.5% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +11.66 total passing EPA.

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

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (-4.25 EPA): (:28) 8-L.Jackson kneels to PIT 13 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 10-7 Now 10-8 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 12-5 Now 13-5 W