Final2023 Week 5

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 5 2023

Baltimore Ravens

Away

10

Pittsburgh Steelers

HomeWon

17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ravens730010
Steelers0301417

BAL 10PIT 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Lamar Jackson

    BAL · QB

    10.9PPR pts

    22/38, 236 YDS, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    George Pickens

    PIT · WR

    26.6PPR pts

    6 REC, 130 YDS, 1 TD

  • Ravens leader

    Justice Hill

    BAL · RB

    12.5PPR pts

    7 ATT, 32 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 13 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Joey Porter Jr.

    PIT

    1 INT, 2 TKL

Steelers 17, Ravens 10: Pittsburgh rallies from 7 down at halftime

Pittsburgh erased a 10–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Baltimore 14–0 after the break to win 17–10. Baltimore outgained the Steelers 335–289.

The Ravens went 5-for-14 on third down and committed three turnovers.

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Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin PIT 1 · BAL 3 turnovers
  • +4% third-down rate PIT 40% · BAL 36%

Game Highlights

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Why the Steelers Won

Pittsburgh won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Ravens vs Steelers
RavensStatSteelers
3Turnovers1
36%Third-down conversion40%
Other team stats
335Total yards289
5.0Yards per play4.4
67Plays65
30:14Time of possession29:46

Scoring Summary

The Steelers scored one touchdown, three field goals, and one safety; the Ravens scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Ravens vs Steelers
TimeTeamPlayBALPIT
1st quarter
6:15BALJustice Hill 14-yard TD run Takes leadJustin Tucker XP70
2nd quarter
12:23BALJustin Tucker 23-yard FG Extends lead100
3:16PITChris Boswell 43-yard FG103
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
11:12PITSafety105
7:10PITChris Boswell 25-yard FG108
1:17PITKenny Pickett → George Pickens, 41-yard TD Game winner2-pt try failed1014
0:49PITChris Boswell 42-yard FG Extends lead1017

Fantasy Points: Ravens vs Steelers, Week 5 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. George PickensPITWR26.6 PTSWR5
  2. Mark AndrewsBALTE12.5 PTSTE11
  3. Justice HillBALRB12.5 PTSRB20
  4. Kenny PickettPITQB12.4 PTSQB18

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Lamar JacksonBALQB10.9QB2022/3823601645065.2Start/Sit →
Kenny PickettPITQB12.4QB1818/32224106-6088.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
George PickensPITWR26.6WR5WR11601061301Start/Sit →
Justice HillBALRB12.5RB20RB732144130Start/Sit →
Mark AndrewsBALTE12.5TE11TE———106650Start/Sit →
Zay FlowersBALWR12.3WR25WR———115730Start/Sit →
Jaylen WarrenPITRB10.9RB24RB940033390Start/Sit →
Nelson AgholorBALWR10.4WR32WR———54640
Allen RobinsonPITWR7.9WR49WR———95290
Connor HeywardPITRB5.3RB34RB———43230Start/Sit →
Najee HarrisPITRB5.0RB37RB143701130Start/Sit →
Gus EdwardsBALRB4.8RB38RB12480————
Odell BeckhamBALWR3.3WR73WR———42130
Rashod BatemanBALWR1.8WR95WR———3180Start/Sit →
Darnell WashingtonPITTE0.0—TE———2000Start/Sit →
Miles BoykinPITWR0.0—WR———1000
Devin DuvernayBALWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Calvin AustinPITWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Baltimore Ravens

Snap Share

  1. Zay FlowersWR69 snaps99%
  2. Mark AndrewsTE66 snaps94%
  3. Nelson AgholorWR41 snaps59%
  4. Justice HillRB39 snaps56%
  5. Odell BeckhamWR37 snaps53%

Target Share38 targets

  1. Zay Flowers29%, 11 targets
  2. Mark Andrews26%, 10 targets
  3. Nelson Agholor13%, 5 targets
  4. Odell Beckham11%, 4 targets
  5. Justice Hill11%, 4 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Gus Edwards48%, 12 carries
  2. Justice Hill28%, 7 carries
  3. Lamar Jackson24%, 6 carries

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

  1. George PickensWR58 snaps88%
  2. Allen RobinsonWR57 snaps86%
  3. Darnell WashingtonTE46 snaps70%
  4. Najee HarrisRB37 snaps56%
  5. Calvin AustinWR37 snaps56%

Target Share31 targets

  1. George Pickens32%, 10 targets
  2. Allen Robinson29%, 9 targets
  3. Connor Heyward13%, 4 targets
  4. Jaylen Warren10%, 3 targets
  5. Darnell Washington6%, 2 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Najee Harris47%, 14 carries
  2. Jaylen Warren30%, 9 carries
  3. Kenny Pickett20%, 6 carries
  4. George Pickens3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Zay FlowersBALWR6999%1129%0
Mark AndrewsBALTE6694%1026%0
George PickensPITWR5888%1032%1
Allen RobinsonPITWR5786%929%0
Darnell WashingtonPITTE4670%26%0
Nelson AgholorBALWR4159%513%0
Najee HarrisPITRB3756%13%14
Calvin AustinPITWR3756%13%0
Connor HeywardPITRB3756%413%0
Justice HillBALRB3956%411%7
Odell BeckhamBALWR3753%411%0
Jaylen WarrenPITRB3248%310%9
Gus EdwardsBALRB3043%00%12
Rashod BatemanBALWR2739%38%0
Miles BoykinPITWR1218%13%0
Isaiah LikelyBALTE811%00%0
Devin DuvernayBALWR69%13%0
Gunner OlszewskiPITWR46%00%0
Rodney WilliamsPITTE46%00%0
Kenyan DrakeBALRB11%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Lamar JacksonBAL · QB10.919.7−8.8100%38 att—38624%00%
Zay FlowersBAL · WR12.318.4−6.199%29% tgt—000%1129%
George PickensPIT · WR26.617.3+9.388%32% tgt—013%1032%
Kenny PickettPIT · QB12.417.1−4.7100%32 att—32620%00%
Mark AndrewsBAL · TE12.516.7−4.294%26% tgt—000%1026%
Allen RobinsonPIT · WR7.915.0−7.186%29% tgt—000%929%
Justice HillBAL · RB12.511.0+1.556%28% car—0728%411%
Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB10.910.5+0.448%30% car—0930%310%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB5.010.3−5.356%47% car—01447%13%
Nelson AgholorBAL · WR10.48.3+2.159%13% tgt—000%513%
Gus EdwardsBAL · RB4.87.4−2.643%48% car—01248%00%
Connor HeywardPIT · RB5.36.7−1.456%13% tgt—000%413%
Odell Beckham Jr.BAL · WR3.36.7−3.453%11% tgt—000%411%
Rashod BatemanBAL · WR1.85.0−3.239%8% tgt—000%38%
Darnell WashingtonPIT · TE0.03.3−3.370%6% tgt—000%26%
Calvin Austin IIIPIT · WR0.01.7−1.756%3% tgt—000%13%
Devin DuvernayBAL · WR0.01.7−1.79%3% tgt—000%13%
Miles BoykinPIT · WR0.01.7−1.718%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Ravens 38 targets and 25 carries; Steelers 31 targets and 30 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Lamar Jackson Unlucky

BAL · QB · 10.9 pts on 19.7 expected

22 of 38 passing for 236 yards, 1 interception; 6 carries for 45 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Lamar Jackson →

Kenny Pickett

PIT · QB · 12.4 pts on 17.1 expected

18 of 32 passing for 224 yards, 1 touchdown; 6 carries for -6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Kenny Pickett →

Zay Flowers Unlucky

BAL · WR · 12.3 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 73 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Zay Flowers →

Mark Andrews

BAL · TE · 12.5 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 6 catches for 65 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Mark Andrews →

George Pickens Ran hot

PIT · WR · 26.6 pts on 17.3 expected

10 targets (32% of the team's), 6 catches for 130 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 16 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: George Pickens →

Allen Robinson Unlucky

PIT · WR · 7.9 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 29 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Najee Harris Unlucky

PIT · RB · 5.0 pts on 10.3 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 14 carries (47% of the team's) for 37 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Najee Harris →

Justice Hill

BAL · RB · 12.5 pts on 11.0 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 4 catches for 13 yards; 7 carries (28% of the team's) for 32 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Justice Hill →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Baltimore Ravens

  • Stock up: Justice Hill led the backfield with 56% of the snaps after trailing Gus Edwards before this game.
  • Stock up: Mark Andrews played 94% of the snaps, up from a 77% season average.
  • Stock down: Gus Edwards lost the backfield lead: 43% of the snaps to Justice Hill's 56%.

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Stock up: Connor Heyward played 56% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.
  • Stock up: Darnell Washington played 70% of the snaps, up from a 44% season average.
  • Stock down: Calvin Austin III played 56% of the snaps, down from a 73% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Ravens defense and Steelers defense
Points allowed toRavens DSteelers D
QBs13.215.0
RBs20.220.3
WRs29.732.1
TEs10.112.4

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

How the Game Swung

Pittsburgh opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 12%, then rallied to win.

Steelers win probability

Steelers win probability by game minuteSteelers started at 50%, stood at 23% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −21Hill 14-yd TD run50% → 29%Q1 6:15
  2. −8Tucker 23-yd FG27% → 19%Q2 12:23
  3. +8Boswell 43-yd FG16% → 24%Q2 3:16
  4. +19Boswell 25-yd FG14% → 33%Q4 7:10
  5. +82Pickett → Pickens, 41-yd TD16% → 98%Q4 1:17

Swing in Steelers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Ravens vs Steelers
Baltimore RavensMeasurePittsburgh Steelers
67Plays65
63%Pass rate54%
5.0Yds / dropback5.8
5.0Yds / carry2.9
5/14Third downs6/15

Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 2 fewer plays but gained 0.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • BAL Flowers 29% · Andrews 26% · Agholor 13%
  • PIT Pickens 32% · Robinson 29% · Heyward 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Ravens vs Steelers
ResultBALPIT
Touchdowns11
Field goals13
Punts46
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs20
Safeties10

PIT turnover edge: +3

  • The Ravens opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 59-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Steelers drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
BALQ1 15:006342:24Punt
PITQ1 12:366163:24Punt
BALQ1 9:127592:57Touchdown
PITQ1 6:15341:30Punt
BALQ1 4:4515647:22Field goal
PITQ2 12:2310434:14Punt
BALQ2 8:095352:38Fumble
PITQ2 5:317262:15Field goal
BALQ2 3:1611523:03Downs
PITQ2 0:131-10:13End of half
PITQ3 15:00391:55Punt
BALQ3 13:055282:58Punt
PITQ3 10:078274:19Punt
BALQ3 5:484362:34Punt
PITQ3 3:148434:37Punt
BALQ4 13:373-62:25Safety
PITQ4 11:129494:02Field goal
BALQ4 7:10381:37Punt
BALQ4 5:33321:27Interception
PITQ4 4:068802:49Touchdown
BALQ4 1:172110:15Fumble
PITQ4 1:024-60:13Field goal
BALQ4 0:494-30:34Downs
PITQ4 0:151-10:15End 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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Ravens vs Steelers
RavensStatSteelers
13-4Record10-7
28.4Points per game17.9
370.4Yards per game304.3
5.9Yards per play5.0
16.5Points allowed per game19.1
301.4Yards allowed per game342.1

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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Ravens vs Steelers Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Ravens vs Steelers Week 5 game?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 17–10 in Week 5 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 8, 2023. See the Steelers' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Ravens vs Steelers?

The final score was Steelers 17, Ravens 10. The Ravens led 10–3 at halftime, and the second half went Ravens 0, Steelers 14.

What happened in the Ravens vs Steelers game?

Pittsburgh erased a 10–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Baltimore 14–0 after the break to win 17–10. Baltimore outgained the Steelers 335–289. George Pickens led all players with 6 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 16 rushing yards. The Ravens committed 3 turnovers, the Steelers 1.

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

Kenny Pickett's 41-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 1:17 left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 14–10 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Ravens vs Steelers?

George Pickens led the game with 26.6 PPR fantasy points, the WR5 of Week 5, on 6 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 16 rushing yards. Mark Andrews was next with 12.5 (TE11). See George Pickens's 2023 game log.

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

Lamar Jackson (BAL) led all passers with 22 of 38 for 236 yards and an interception. Gus Edwards (BAL) led in rushing with 12 carries for 48 yards. George Pickens (PIT) led in receiving with 6 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did George Pickens score against the Ravens?

George Pickens scored 26.6 points in PPR leagues, 23.6 in half-PPR and 20.6 in standard scoring against the Ravens in Week 5 of the 2023 season, on 6 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 16 rushing yards. He drew 32% of his team's targets.

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

George Pickens outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.6 PPR points on 17.3 xFP (+9.3). Lamar Jackson fell furthest short, with 10.9 points on 19.7 xFP (−8.8). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Ravens vs Steelers?

Lamar Jackson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 10.9. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Steelers come back to beat the Ravens?

The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as 12% in the fourth quarter. Kenny Pickett's 41-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Kenny Pickett's 41-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Ravens vs Steelers?

The Steelers won the turnover battle 3–1: the Ravens gave the ball away 3 times and the Steelers 1 time. The Steelers won the game.

What was the turning point of Ravens vs Steelers?

Kenny Pickett's 41-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 1:17 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Steelers' win probability from 16% to 98%.

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 5 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on January 1, 2023, when the Steelers beat the Ravens 16–13.

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.