Game story
In Week 17 of the 2020 NFL season on 2021-01-03, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 38–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Allen (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -23.67 total EPA, and -35.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Dobbins (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Dobbins · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +10.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 2 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +9.82 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4 G. Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 M. Boykin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 6 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7 D. Duvernay · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 8 J. Hill · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Dobbins — BAL · Rushing
J. Dobbins posted the highest total EPA (+10.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.96 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (2:44) 8-B.Allen pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Peters at BAL -4. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Boykin (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Dobbins
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Dobbins
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Seibert
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 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q1 53:11) — (8:11) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 43 (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 48:48) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q2 34:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 15-M.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 34:26) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 3-A.Seibert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 21–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 24:55) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 18:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 18:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 72 (Q3 16:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 16:45) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:22) — (10:22) 13-D.Duvernay left end pushed ob at CIN 18 for 22 yards (57-G.Pratt).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 40:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right end pushed ob at BAL 42 for 22 yards (30-J.Bates III).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 43:12) — (13:12) 10-K.Huber punts 37 yards to BAL 7, Center-46-C.Harris, fair catch by 13-D.Duvernay.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 44:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 13-D.Duvernay INTERCEPTED by 59-A.Davis-Gaither (70-M.Hunt) [94-S.Hubbard] at BAL 47. 59-A.Davis-Gaither to BAL 47 for no gain (89-M.Andrew
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 17:44) — (2:44) 8-B.Allen pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Peters at BAL -4. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 16:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 18-A.Green. Baltimore challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen pass deep right intended for 18-A.G
Quarterback report card
B.Allen led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Allen (Cincinnati Bengals) · 24 dropbacks · 25.0% completion · -35.3% CPOE · -0.99 EPA/play · -23.67 total EPA
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +9.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.255 | -0.357 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.433 | -0.986 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.280 | +0.049 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.357 | -0.255 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 51.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +22.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -21.41 total EPA, 1 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. Dobbins (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Allen (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 53:11 · CIN 16 · Score 3-0
(8:11) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 48:54 · CIN 43 · Score 9-0
(3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 48:48 · CIN 15 · Score 10-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 34:31 · CIN 18 · Score 16-0
(4:31) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 15-M.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 34:26 · CIN 15 · Score 17-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:37 · BAL 20 · Score 17-3
(:37) 3-A.Seibert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 24:59 · CIN 4 · Score 23-3
(9:59) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 24:55 · CIN 15 · Score 24-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 18:50 · CIN 9 · Score 30-3
(3:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 18:44 · CIN 15 · Score 31-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 16:56 · CIN 72 · Score 37-3
(1:56) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 16:45 · CIN 15 · Score 38-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 38-3 in Week 17, 2020 on 2021-01-03.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 38, Cincinnati Bengals 3 (BAL 38-3 CIN) in Week 17, 2020 on 2021-01-03.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 21, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 38, Cincinnati Bengals 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Boykin (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 48:54) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 34:31) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q3 24:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 18:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q3 16:56) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 53:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 30:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
B. Allen (Cincinnati Bengals), 25.0% completion, -35.3% CPOE, -0.99 EPA per dropback, -23.67 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 43.5% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +9.82 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Dobbins (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +10.05 on rushing plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.96 EPA): (2:44) 8-B.Allen pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Peters at BAL -4. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.3%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
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