Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2014 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-10-19, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 29–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -12.47 total EPA, and +0.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-9.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (4:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at BAL 25 for -8 yards (90-P.McPhee). FUMBLES (90-P.McPhee) [90-P.McPhee], RECOVERED by BAL-58-E.Dumervil at BAL 25. 58-E.Dumervil to BAL 25 for no gain (68-G.Carimi).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +10.65 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
3. 3 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
4. 4 S. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Campanaro · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Hester · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Gillmore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Baltimore Ravens — O. Daniels (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 56:52)
• Baltimore Ravens — B. Pierce (Q2 32:43)
• Atlanta Falcons — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 7:18)
• Baltimore Ravens — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 1:54)

Field goals

• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 30:02)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q3 26:33)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q1 56:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 56:47) — 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 ATL 1 (Q2 32:43) — (2:43) 30-B.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 32:38) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q3 26:33) — (11:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 7:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the BAL 95 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (55-T.Suggs).; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ATL 39 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:46) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-92-H.Ngata, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at BAL 25 for -8 yards (90-P.McPhee). FUMBLES (90-P.McPhee) [90-P.McPhee], RECOVERED by BAL-58-E.Dumervil at BAL 25. 58-E.Dumervil to BAL 25 for no gain (68-G.Carimi). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.89]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 57:42) — (12:42) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete deep left to 82-T.Smith (23-R.Alford). PENALTY on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at ATL 42 - No Play. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.69]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 82-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Alford at ATL 0. Touchback. [WPA -6.0% · EPA -2.98]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 56:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +2.61]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 37:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 15 for -9 yards (90-P.McPhee). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -2.62]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +6.94]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 18:32) — (3:32) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Alford at ATL -1. 23-R.Alford to ATL 20 for 21 yards (74-J.Hurst). PENALTY on BAL-89-S.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 [WPA -1.6% · EPA -4.93]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at BAL 25 for -8 yards (90-P.McPhee). FUMBLES (90-P.McPhee) [90-P.McPhee], RECOVERED by BAL-58-E.Dumervil at BAL 25. 58-E.Dumervil to BAL 25 for no gain (68-G.Carimi). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.89]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 29:12) — (14:12) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 89-S.Smith to ATL 28 for 49 yards (20-D.Lowery). [WPA +2.3% · EPA +4.31]

Quarterback report card

M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -12.47 total EPA
• J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -16.14 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +5.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 56:52 · ATL 5 · Score 0-6
   (11:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 56:47 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 32:43 · ATL 1 · Score 0-13
   (2:43) 30-B.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 32:38 · ATL 2 · Score 0-14
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · ATL 20 · Score 0-17
   (:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 26:33 · ATL 20 · Score 0-20
   (11:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
7. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:18 · BAL 4 · Score 6-20
   (7:18) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:12 · BAL 2 · Score 7-20
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
9. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 3:44 · BAL 95 · Score 7-22
   (3:44) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (55-T.Suggs).
10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · ATL 39 · Score 7-28
    (1:54) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:46 · ATL 2 · Score 7-29
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-92-H.Ngata, Holder-4-S.Koch.