Final2021 Week 13

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 13 2021

Baltimore Ravens

Away

19

Pittsburgh Steelers

HomeWon

20

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ravens073919
Steelers0301720

BAL 19PIT 20 Final

  • Passing leader

    Lamar Jackson

    BAL · QB

    18.6PPR pts

    23/37, 253 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Diontae Johnson

    PIT · WR

    30.5PPR pts

    8 REC, 105 YDS, 2 TD

  • Ravens leader

    Devonta Freeman

    BAL · RB

    20.7PPR pts

    14 ATT, 52 YDS, 1 TD, 5 REC, 45 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Minkah Fitzpatrick

    PIT

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Steelers 20, Ravens 19: Pittsburgh rallies from 4 down at halftime

Pittsburgh erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Baltimore 17–12 after the break to win 20–19. Baltimore outgained the Steelers 326–321, but the Steelers averaged 5.6 yards per play.

The Ravens went 8-for-16 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Steelers finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 15 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.9 yards/play PIT 5.6 · BAL 4.7
  • +1 turnover margin PIT 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Steelers Won

Pittsburgh won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Ravens vs Steelers
RavensStatSteelers
4.7Yards per play5.6
1Turnovers0
Other team stats
326Total yards321
69Plays57
50%Third-down conversion42%
36:30Time of possession23:30

Scoring Summary

The Steelers scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Ravens scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Ravens vs Steelers
TimeTeamPlayBALPIT
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
8:37BALDevonta Freeman 3-yard TD run Takes leadJustin Tucker XP70
0:27PITChris Boswell 53-yard FG73
3rd quarter
7:24BALJustin Tucker 35-yard FG Extends lead103
4th quarter
14:01PITBen Roethlisberger → Diontae Johnson, 29-yard TDXP missed109
11:51BALJustin Tucker 28-yard FG Extends lead139
7:18PITChris Boswell 43-yard FG1312
1:48PITBen Roethlisberger → Diontae Johnson, 5-yard TD Game winnerBen Roethlisberger → Pat Freiermuth, 2-pt conversion1320
0:12BALLamar Jackson → Sammy Watkins, 6-yard TD2-pt try failed1920

Fantasy Points: Ravens vs Steelers, Week 13 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Diontae JohnsonPITWR30.5 PTSWR2
  2. Devonta FreemanBALRB20.7 PTSRB9
  3. Ben RoethlisbergerPITQB19.3 PTSQB7
  4. Lamar JacksonBALQB17.6 PTSQB12

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Lamar JacksonBALQB17.6QB1223/3725311855080.1Start/Sit →
Ben RoethlisbergerPITQB19.3QB721/31236201-10111.8

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Diontae JohnsonPITWR30.5WR2WR———1181052
Devonta FreemanBALRB20.7RB9RB1452185450
Najee HarrisPITRB15.7RB17RB2171055360Start/Sit →
Sammy WatkinsBALWR13.9WR23WR———64391
Marquise BrownBALWR10.5WR34WR———75550
Mark AndrewsBALTE9.0TE15TE———94500Start/Sit →
Pat FreiermuthPITTE7.6TE18TE———43260Start/Sit →
Chase ClaypoolPITWR7.4WR46WR12032520
Latavius MurrayBALRB5.5RB41RB21022340
Devin DuvernayBALWR4.1WR65WR———32210Start/Sit →
Zach GentryPITTE3.0TE33TE———22100
Ray-Ray McCloudPITWR1.7WR90WR———4170
Benny SnellPITRB1.3RB61RB2130————
James WashingtonPITWR0.0—WR———1000
Rashod BatemanBALWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Nate McCraryBALRB-0.1—RB1-10————

Fantasy Usage

Baltimore Ravens

Snap Share

  1. Marquise BrownWR64 snaps86%
  2. Devonta FreemanRB51 snaps69%
  3. Mark AndrewsTE50 snaps68%
  4. Devin DuvernayWR44 snaps59%
  5. Sammy WatkinsWR34 snaps46%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Mark Andrews25%, 9 targets
  2. Devonta Freeman22%, 8 targets
  3. Marquise Brown19%, 7 targets
  4. Sammy Watkins17%, 6 targets
  5. Devin Duvernay8%, 3 targets
  6. Other8%, 3 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Devonta Freeman56%, 14 carries
  2. Lamar Jackson32%, 8 carries
  3. Latavius Murray8%, 2 carries
  4. Nate McCrary4%, 1 carries

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

  1. Najee HarrisRB58 snaps97%
  2. Diontae JohnsonWR57 snaps95%
  3. Pat FreiermuthTE44 snaps73%
  4. Ray-Ray McCloudWR40 snaps67%
  5. Chase ClaypoolWR38 snaps63%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Diontae Johnson37%, 11 targets
  2. Najee Harris17%, 5 targets
  3. Ray-Ray McCloud13%, 4 targets
  4. Pat Freiermuth13%, 4 targets
  5. Chase Claypool10%, 3 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Najee Harris84%, 21 carries
  2. Benny Snell8%, 2 carries
  3. Ben Roethlisberger4%, 1 carries
  4. Chase Claypool4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Najee HarrisPITRB5897%517%21
Diontae JohnsonPITWR5795%1137%0
Marquise BrownBALWR6486%719%0
Pat FreiermuthPITTE4473%413%0
Devonta FreemanBALRB5169%822%14
Mark AndrewsBALTE5068%925%0
Ray-Ray McCloudPITWR4067%413%0
Chase ClaypoolPITWR3863%310%1
Devin DuvernayBALWR4459%38%0
Zach GentryPITTE3050%27%0
Sammy WatkinsBALWR3446%617%0
Rashod BatemanBALWR3345%13%0
James WashingtonPITWR2237%13%0
Eric TomlinsonBALTE2534%00%0
Latavius MurrayBALRB1419%26%2
Josh OliverBALTE811%00%0
James ProcheBALWR68%00%0
Nate McCraryBALRB23%00%1
Kevin RaderPITTE12%00%0
Cody WhitePITWR12%00%0
Tylan WallaceBALWR11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+12.0Diontae Johnson30.5 PTS vs 18.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.2Najee Harris15.7 PTS vs 21.9 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.5 xFPDevonta Freeman20.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Devonta FreemanBAL · RB20.722.5−1.869%56% car—01456%822%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB15.721.9−6.297%84% car—02184%517%
Lamar JacksonBAL · QB18.621.4−2.8100%37 att—37832%00%
Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR30.518.5+12.095%37% tgt—000%1137%
Mark AndrewsBAL · TE9.015.2−6.268%24% tgt—000%924%
Ben RoethlisbergerPIT · QB19.314.3+5.0100%31 att—3114%00%
Hollywood BrownBAL · —10.511.8−1.3—19% tgt—000%719%
Sammy WatkinsBAL · WR13.910.1+3.846%16% tgt—000%616%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE7.66.7+0.973%13% tgt—000%413%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIIPIT · WR1.76.7−5.067%13% tgt—000%413%
Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR7.45.7+1.763%10% tgt—014%310%
Devin DuvernayBAL · WR4.15.1−1.059%8% tgt—000%38%
Latavius MurrayBAL · RB5.54.7+0.819%8% car—028%25%
Zach GentryPIT · TE3.03.4−0.450%7% tgt—000%27%
James WashingtonPIT · WR0.01.7−1.737%3% tgt—000%13%
Patrick RicardBAL · RB1.91.7+0.2—3% tgt—000%13%
Rashod BatemanBAL · WR0.01.7−1.745%3% tgt—000%13%
Benny Snell Jr.PIT · RB1.31.30.0—8% car—028%00%
Nate McCraryBAL · RB-0.10.6−0.73%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Ravens 37 targets and 25 carries; Steelers 30 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Lamar Jackson

BAL · QB · 18.6 pts on 21.4 expected

23 of 37 passing for 253 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 8 carries for 55 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Lamar Jackson →

Ben Roethlisberger Ran hot

PIT · QB · 19.3 pts on 14.3 expected

21 of 31 passing for 236 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for -1 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Devonta Freeman

BAL · RB · 20.7 pts on 22.5 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 45 yards; 14 carries (56% of the team's) for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.5 expected.

Mark Andrews Unlucky

BAL · TE · 9.0 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 50 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Mark Andrews →

Najee Harris Volume, no payoff

PIT · RB · 15.7 pts on 21.9 expected

5 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 36 yards; 21 carries (84% of the team's) for 71 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Najee Harris →

Diontae Johnson Ran hot

PIT · WR · 30.5 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (37% of the team's), 8 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Ray-Ray McCloud III Unlucky

PIT · WR · 1.7 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 1 catch for 7 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Latavius Murray

BAL · RB · 5.5 pts on 4.7 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 34 yards; 2 carries (8% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 4.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Baltimore Ravens

  • Stock up: Devonta Freeman led the backfield with 69% of the snaps after trailing Latavius Murray before this game.
  • Stock down: Latavius Murray lost the backfield lead: 19% of the snaps to Devonta Freeman's 69%.
  • Stock down: Sammy Watkins played 46% of the snaps, down from a 63% season average.

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Stock up: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 67% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
  • Stock up: Zach Gentry played 50% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.
  • Stock down: Chase Claypool played 63% of the snaps, down from a 83% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Ravens defense and Steelers defense
Points allowed toRavens DSteelers D
QBs19.517.1
RBs20.825.6
WRs38.230.8
TEs15.410.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Pittsburgh opened at 38% win probability, fell as low as 11%, then rallied to win.

Steelers win probability

Steelers win probability by game minuteSteelers started at 38%, stood at 27% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Freeman 3-yd TD run41% → 19%Q2 8:37
  2. +27Roethlisberger → Johnson, 29-yd TD11% → 38%Q4 14:01
  3. −17Tucker 28-yd FG38% → 21%Q4 11:51
  4. +21Boswell 43-yd FG17% → 38%Q4 7:18
  5. +68Roethlisberger → Johnson, 5-yd TD32% → >99%Q4 1:48

Swing in Steelers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Ravens vs Steelers
Baltimore RavensMeasurePittsburgh Steelers
69Plays57
64%Pass rate56%
5.0Yds / dropback7.4
4.3Yds / carry3.4
8/16Third downs5/12

Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 12 fewer plays but gained 2.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • BAL Andrews 24% · Freeman 22% · Brown 19%
  • PIT Johnson 37% · Harris 17% · Freiermuth 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Ravens vs Steelers
ResultBALPIT
Touchdowns22
Field goals22
Punts45
Turnovers10

PIT turnover edge: +1

  • The Ravens opened the scoring on their third possession, a 16-play, 99-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Steelers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
BALQ1 15:0011656:30Interception
PITQ1 8:30391:35Punt
BALQ1 6:553-11:38Punt
PITQ1 5:17381:13Punt
BALQ1 4:04169910:27Touchdown
PITQ2 8:374242:21Punt
BALQ2 6:166204:28Punt
PITQ2 1:489521:21Field goal
BALQ2 0:273-20:27End of half
PITQ3 15:00612:16Punt
BALQ3 12:4410415:20Field goal
PITQ3 7:248313:48Punt
BALQ3 3:366142:57Punt
PITQ3 0:394781:38Touchdown
BALQ4 14:015512:10Field goal
PITQ4 11:5110504:33Field goal
BALQ4 7:183-50:57Punt
PITQ4 6:2111694:33Touchdown
BALQ4 1:488601:36Touchdown
PITQ4 0:121-10:12End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Ravens vs Steelers Head-to-Head

The Ravens and Steelers first met in 1996 and have played 65 times since. They have been AFC North rivals since 1996.

All-time series
38–27Steelers lead, 65 meetings since 1996
Postseason
3–2Split 3–2
Largest Ravens win
35–72011
Largest Steelers win
37–01997

Since 2021

8–3 Steelers lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, R = Ravens win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 15 Ravens at Steelers Upcoming
  • Week 18 Steelers at Ravens Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Ravens vs Steelers
RavensStatSteelers
8-9Record9-7-1
22.8Points per game20.2
378.8Yards per game315.4
5.4Yards per play4.8
23.1Points allowed per game23.4
363.4Yards allowed per game361.1

Ravens vs Steelers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
BAL −4Ravens failed to cover by 5
Total
44Under: 39 points scored (by 5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Ravens24.019−5.0
Steelers20.0200.0

The Steelers beat their implied total and the Ravens fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Baltimore Ravens

Against the spread
5–7
Over/under
5–7
ATS as favorite
3–7
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS on the road
2–4

Pittsburgh Steelers

Against the spread
5–7
Over/under
4–7–1
ATS as favorite
0–5
ATS as underdog
5–2
ATS at home
2–5

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Ravens vs Steelers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 15 in Pittsburgh and Week 18 in Baltimore. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Ravens vs Steelers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Ravens vs Steelers Week 13 game?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 20–19 in Week 13 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 5, 2021. See the Steelers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Ravens vs Steelers?

The final score was Steelers 20, Ravens 19. The Ravens led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Ravens 12, Steelers 17.

What happened in the Ravens vs Steelers game?

Pittsburgh erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Baltimore 17–12 after the break to win 20–19. Baltimore outgained the Steelers 326–321, but the Steelers averaged 5.6 yards per play. Diontae Johnson led all players with 8 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Ravens committed 1 turnover, the Steelers none.

What was the game-winning score in Ravens vs Steelers?

Ben Roethlisberger's 5-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 1:48 left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 20–13 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Ravens vs Steelers?

Diontae Johnson led the game with 30.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 13, on 8 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. Devonta Freeman was next with 20.7 (RB9).

Who led Ravens vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Lamar Jackson (BAL) led all passers with 23 of 37 for 253 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Najee Harris (PIT) led in rushing with 21 carries for 71 yards. Diontae Johnson (PIT) led in receiving with 8 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Diontae Johnson score against the Ravens?

Diontae Johnson scored 30.5 points in PPR leagues, 26.5 in half-PPR and 22.5 in standard scoring against the Ravens in Week 13 of the 2021 season, on 8 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 37% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Ravens vs Steelers?

Diontae Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 30.5 PPR points on 18.5 xFP (+12.0). Najee Harris fell furthest short, with 15.7 points on 21.9 xFP (−6.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Steelers come back to beat the Ravens?

The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as 11% in the fourth quarter. Ben Roethlisberger's 5-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Ben Roethlisberger's 5-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Ravens vs Steelers record?

The Steelers lead the all-time series 38–27 across 65 meetings since 1996, including a 3–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Ravens and Steelers last play before this game?

Before Week 13 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on December 2, 2020, when the Steelers beat the Ravens 19–14.

Have the Ravens and Steelers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 5 times, most recently in the 2024 playoffs. The Ravens are 2–3 against the Steelers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Ravens vs Steelers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Ravens −4, making the Baltimore Ravens 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 44. That implied about 24.0 points for the Ravens and 20.0 for the Steelers.

Did Ravens vs Steelers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44, and the teams combined for 39 points, 5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Ravens vs Steelers?

The Steelers covered as 4-point underdogs against the closing line of Ravens −4. The final margin was 1 point.